Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
in the long run
après longtemps ; à la fin
Meaning
after a long time; in the end
Example
Saving money now will help you **in the long run**.
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in the loop
être informé de quelque chose
Meaning
to be informed about something
Example
Please keep me **in the loop** about the project updates.
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in the money
avoir soudainement beaucoup d'argent
Meaning
to suddenly have a lot of money
Example
After winning the lottery, they were **in the money**.
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in the mood
avoir envie de faire quelque chose ou avoir une attitude particulière
Meaning
feeling like doing something or having a particular attitude
Example
I'm **in the mood** for some chocolate cake today.
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in the nick of time
au dernier moment possible; juste avant qu'il ne soit trop tard
Meaning
at the last possible moment; just before it’s too late
Example
He arrived **in the nick of time** to catch the train.
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In the picture
Impliqué ou informé sur une situation
Meaning
Involved or informed about a situation
Example
I want to stay **in the picture** about the new project.
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in the pink of health
en très bonne santé
Meaning
in very good health
Example
After months of rest, he’s now **in the pink of health**.
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in the pipeline
en cours de planification ou de développement
Meaning
being planned or developed
Example
Several new projects are **in the pipeline**.
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in the public eye
être bien connu ou très visible en public
Meaning
being well known or highly visible in public
Example
The journalist has been **in the public eye** for over a decade.
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in the red
être endetté; perdre de l’argent
Meaning
to be in debt; losing money
Example
After the pandemic, many small businesses were **in the red**.
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in the same boat
être dans la même situation difficile que les autres
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation as others
Example
We are all **in the same boat** with these challenges.
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in the same frame
avoir une perspective ou une compréhension partagée
Meaning
having a shared perspective or understanding
Example
Before we start, we need to make sure everyone is **in the same frame**.
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in the same league
comparable en qualité ou en compétence
Meaning
comparable in quality or ability
Example
Those two companies aren’t **in the same league**.
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in the same orbit
être d'accord ou partager des pensées ou des objectifs similaires
Meaning
to be in agreement or share similar thoughts or goals
Example
We’re both **in the same orbit** when it comes to our project’s goals.
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in the spotlight
recevoir l'attention publique
Meaning
receiving public attention
Example
After the award, she’s been **in the spotlight** constantly.
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in the trenches
être profondément impliqué dans un travail difficile ou des situations difficiles
Meaning
to be deeply involved in hard work or challenging situations
Example
She’s **in the trenches** with the rest of the team, solving problems every day.
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in the works
quelque chose qui est en cours de développement ou de planification
Meaning
something that is being developed or planned
Example
A new product is **in the works** and should be released soon.
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in the wrong
être responsable d'une erreur ou d'une mauvaise situation.
Meaning
to be responsible for a mistake or bad situation.
Example
He knew he was **in the wrong** for shouting at her.
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in the wrong hands
contrôlé ou utilisé par des personnes qui pourraient causer du tort
Meaning
controlled or used by people who could cause harm
Example
AI technology **in the wrong hands** could be disastrous.
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in the zone
être complètement concentré et au meilleur de sa performance
Meaning
to be fully focused and performing at your best
Example
When she’s **in the zone**, she can write for hours without stopping.
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in two minds
indécis à propos de quelque chose
Meaning
undecided about something
Example
I'm **in two minds** about accepting the new job offer.
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In uncharted waters
Dans une situation inconnue ou peu familière.
Meaning
In a situation that is unknown or unfamiliar.
Example
The astronauts are heading into **uncharted waters** as they explore the unknown galaxy.
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In vogue
Actuellement populaire ou à la mode
Meaning
Currently popular or fashionable
Example
Long skirts are **in vogue** again this season.
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in your face advertising
forme agressive ou très directe de publicité
Meaning
aggressive or very direct form of advertising
Example
Some brands use **in your face advertising** to stay memorable.