Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
jump the gun
commencer quelque chose trop tôt
Meaning
to start something too soon
Example
They **jumped the gun** by announcing the news early.
idiom
jump the shark
lorsque quelque chose commence à décliner en qualité ou en popularité
Meaning
when something begins to decline in quality or popularity
Example
The show **jumped the shark** after season five.
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jump through hoops
faire beaucoup de choses difficiles ou compliquées pour obtenir quelque chose
Meaning
to do a lot of difficult or complicated things to achieve something
Example
I had to **jump through hoops** to get my visa approved.
idiom
jump to conclusions
tirer des conclusions hâtives
Meaning
to make a decision without enough information
Example
Don’t **jump to conclusions** before hearing the whole story.
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jumpy as a cat
facilement effrayé ou nerveux
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous
Example
He’s been **jumpy as a cat** since the robbery.
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jury is still out
aucune décision ou opinion n'a encore été prise
Meaning
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
Example
The **jury is still out** on whether the new law will be effective.
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just what the doctor ordered
exactement ce qui est nécessaire ou souhaité
Meaning
exactly what is needed or wanted
Example
A cup of tea was **just what the doctor ordered**.
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justice delayed is justice denied
si le recours légal est disponible mais non livré à temps, c'est aussi bon que de ne pas en avoir
Meaning
if legal redress is available but not delivered in time, it is as good as having none
Example
Many believe that **justice delayed is justice denied** in this country.
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justice is blind
la justice doit être impartiale et ne pas être influencée par la richesse ou le pouvoir
Meaning
justice should be impartial and not influenced by wealth or power
Example
**Justice is blind**, and everyone should be treated equally under the law.
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justice will prevail
à la fin, le bien triomphera du mal
Meaning
in the end, right will triumph over wrong
Example
Even though the case was difficult, I believe that **justice will prevail**.