Expression Cards
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in one’s element
faire quelque chose dans lequel on est bon ou que l'on apprécie
Meaning
doing something one is good at or enjoys
Example
He’s **in his element** when he’s cooking for friends.
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in orbit
dans un état de grande excitation ou activité
Meaning
in a state of great excitement or activity
Example
The team was **in orbit** after the big win.
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in over one’s head
être impliqué dans quelque chose de trop difficile à gérer
Meaning
to be involved in something too difficult to handle
Example
He’s **in over his head** with this complex project.
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in safe hands
Être protégé ou pris en charge par quelqu'un de confiance.
Meaning
Being protected or taken care of by someone trustworthy.
Example
Don’t worry about the kids, they’re **in safe hands** with Grandma.
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in seventh heaven
dans un état de grand bonheur
Meaning
in a state of great happiness
Example
They were **in seventh heaven** during their honeymoon.
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in so many words
dire quelque chose clairement et directement
Meaning
to say something clearly and directly
Example
He didn’t say it **in so many words**, but I knew what he meant.
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In someone’s corner
Soutenir ou être aux côtés de quelqu’un dans les moments difficiles
Meaning
To support or stand by someone in times of need
Example
I always know my family will be **in my corner** when things go wrong.
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in someone’s good books
être apprécié ou approuvé par quelqu'un
Meaning
to be liked or approved by someone
Example
She’s **in her boss’s good books** after completing the project early.
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in stitches
rire aux éclats
Meaning
laughing uncontrollably
Example
His joke had everyone **in stitches**.
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in the back of one's mind
penser à quelque chose sans y prêter toute son attention
Meaning
thinking about something without giving it full attention
Example
I've always had this idea **in the back of my mind**, but never really acted on it.
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in the black
être rentable; financièrement stable
Meaning
making a profit; financially stable
Example
Our company is finally **in the black** after two years.
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In the blink of an eye
Très rapidement, presque instantanément.
Meaning
Very quickly, almost instantaneously.
Example
The discovery of the new planet happened **in the blink of an eye**.
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In the calm before the storm
Période de paix avant qu'une situation difficile ou un conflit n'émerge.
Meaning
A peaceful period before a difficult situation or conflict arises.
Example
The office was quiet, **in the calm before the storm**, as they prepared for the big meeting.
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in the clear
non coupable ou libre de soupçon
Meaning
not guilty or free from suspicion
Example
After the investigation, he was found to be **in the clear**.
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in the cloud
stocké ou géré sur des serveurs distants via Internet
Meaning
stored or managed on remote servers via the internet
Example
All our data is now **in the cloud**.
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in the dark web
dans une partie cachée ou secrète d'internet utilisée pour des activités illégales
Meaning
in a hidden or secret part of the internet used for illegal activities
Example
Stolen credentials often end up **in the dark web**.
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in the doldrums
se sentir triste ou ennuyé pendant une longue période
Meaning
feeling sad or bored for a long time
Example
He’s been **in the doldrums** since his team lost.
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in the driver's seat
être aux commandes d’une situation
Meaning
to be in control of a situation
Example
After the merger, she was **in the driver’s seat** of the company.
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in the dumps
se sentir triste ou déprimé
Meaning
feeling sad or depressed
Example
After the argument, he was really **in the dumps**.
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In the eye of the beholder
La beauté ou la valeur est subjective et dépend du spectateur.
Meaning
Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer.
Example
Art is truly **in the eye of the beholder**, as different people have different tastes.
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in the footsteps of
suivre l'exemple ou la carrière de quelqu'un
Meaning
to follow someone’s example or career path
Example
She followed **in the footsteps of** her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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in the heat of the moment
agir de manière impulsive ou émotionnelle, sans réfléchir
Meaning
acting impulsively or emotionally, without thinking
Example
I said some things I regret **in the heat of the moment**.
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in the hot seat
être dans une position difficile ou inconfortable, souvent sous le regard du public
Meaning
to be in a difficult or uncomfortable position, often with public scrutiny
Example
After the controversy, the mayor was **in the hot seat** for several days.
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In the know
Avoir des informations que la plupart des gens n'ont pas.
Meaning
Having information that most people do not have.
Example
She’s always **in the know** about company secrets.