Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
I couldn’t agree more
Être complètement d'accord avec quelqu'un
Meaning
To completely agree with someone
Example
That’s exactly what I was thinking — **I couldn’t agree more**.
idiom
I feel that
Utilisé pour exprimer une croyance ou un sentiment personnel
Meaning
Used to express a personal belief or feeling
Example
I feel that we could do better next time.
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I owe you one
utilisé pour exprimer que vous êtes reconnaissant et que vous prévoyez de rendre la pareille
Meaning
used to express that you are thankful and plan to return the favor
Example
Thanks for helping me move, **I owe you one**!
idiom
I’d say
utilisé pour exprimer un avis réfléchi
Meaning
used to express a considered opinion
Example
**I’d say** this is the best option we have.
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I’m here for you
Tu peux compter sur mon soutien.
Meaning
You can count on my support.
Example
Whenever you need me, **I’m here for you**.
idiom
I’m of the opinion that
Je crois que; exprimant une opinion ferme
Meaning
I believe that; expressing a firm opinion
Example
I’m of the opinion that honesty always pays.
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I’m with you
Je suis d’accord avec toi
Meaning
I agree with your idea or opinion
Example
**I’m with you** on that plan — it’s a good one.
idiom
if you ask me
utilisé pour donner une opinion personnelle, souvent sans qu’on la demande
Meaning
used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked
Example
**If you ask me**, they made a bad decision.
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in a bad mood
de mauvaise humeur
Meaning
feeling unhappy or irritable
Example
She’s **in a bad mood** because she didn’t sleep well.
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in a good mood
se sentir heureux ou joyeux
Meaning
feeling happy or cheerful
Example
She's always **in a good mood** when the sun is shining.
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in a huff
en colère ou offensé, généralement pour un court laps de temps
Meaning
angry or offended, usually for a short time
Example
She left the meeting **in a huff** after being criticized.
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in a league of its own
être largement supérieur aux autres dans un domaine particulier.
Meaning
being far superior to others in a particular field.
Example
This smartphone is truly **in a league of its own** in terms of camera quality.
idiom
In a new light
Voir quelque chose sous un angle différent
Meaning
To see something from a different perspective
Example
After the discussion, I saw the issue **in a new light**.
idiom
in a nutshell
résumer quelque chose brièvement
Meaning
to summarize something briefly
Example
To put it **in a nutshell**, we need more funding.
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In a peaceful state of mind
se sentir détendu et à l’aise sans stress ni souci
Meaning
feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry
Example
After yoga, she felt **in a peaceful state of mind** all day.
idiom
in a pickle
dans une situation difficile ou délicate
Meaning
in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
I'm **in a pickle** because I double-booked my meetings.
idiom
in a state of shock
être extrêmement surpris ou contrarié
Meaning
to be extremely surprised or upset
Example
She was **in a state of shock** after hearing the news.
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in a tight spot
être dans une situation difficile ou délicate
Meaning
to be in a difficult or tricky situation
Example
He found himself **in a tight spot** when both friends asked for help.
idiom
in a word
utilisé pour donner un résumé bref et clair
Meaning
used to give a brief and clear summary
Example
The movie was, **in a word**, amazing.
idiom
in a world of your own
être perdu dans ses pensées ou son imagination
Meaning
to be lost in thought or imagination
Example
He didn’t hear me because he was **in a world of his own**.
idiom
in all honesty
Être complètement honnête ou sincère.
Meaning
To be completely truthful or sincere.
Example
**In all honesty**, I think he deserves the job.
idiom
in beta
en phase de test avant la sortie finale
Meaning
in the testing phase before final release
Example
The app is still **in beta**, so expect some bugs.
idiom
in black and white
sous forme écrite; clairement établi
Meaning
in written form; clearly stated
Example
The rules are clearly written **in black and white**.
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in cold blood
sans émotion ni pitié; délibérément cruel
Meaning
without emotion or pity; deliberately cruelly
Example
The victim was murdered **in cold blood**.