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phrasal-verb
lie around
passer du temps paresseusement à ne rien faire
Meaning
to spend time lazily doing nothing
Example
I just want to **lie around** and do nothing today.
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lie back
se coucher ou se reposer dans une position détendue
Meaning
to recline or rest in a relaxed position
Example
Just **lie back** and take a deep breath.
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lie down
se reposer ou dormir dans une position plate
Meaning
to rest or sleep in a flat position
Example
I’m so tired; I think I’ll **lie down** for a bit.
phrasal-verb
lie in wait
se cacher et attendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose
Meaning
to hide and wait for someone or something
Example
The police **lay in wait** for the suspect all night.
idiom
lie through one’s teeth
dire un mensonge flagrant et évident
Meaning
to tell an obvious and bold lie
Example
He **lied through his teeth** when he said he was sick.
idiom
life in the fast lane
un mode de vie plein d'excitation, d'activité et parfois de risque
Meaning
a lifestyle full of excitement, activity, and sometimes risk
Example
He enjoys **life in the fast lane** with parties and travel.
idiom
life of the party
la personne la plus vivante et divertissante à une fête
Meaning
the most lively and entertaining person at a party
Example
Jake is always the **life of the party**.
phrasal-verb
lift each other up
encourager ou soutenir les collègues émotionnellement ou professionnellement
Meaning
to encourage or support colleagues emotionally or professionally
Example
A positive workplace culture helps employees **lift each other up**.
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lift off
commencer avec beaucoup d'énergie ou d'enthousiasme
Meaning
to start with great energy or enthusiasm
Example
Her confidence helped the project **lift off** successfully.
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lift oneself up
retrouver sa force ou sa confiance après avoir été abattu ou découragé
Meaning
to regain strength or confidence after being low or discouraged
Example
She managed to **lift herself up** after facing several disappointments.
phrasal-verb
lift others up
encourager ou soutenir les autres émotionnellement
Meaning
to encourage or support other people emotionally
Example
When you **lift others up**, you also lift yourself.
phrasal-verb
lift out of
aider quelqu'un à se remettre de la tristesse ou de la dépression
Meaning
to help someone recover from sadness or depression
Example
Music often **lifts people out of** their sadness.
phrasal-verb
lift out of poverty
aider les gens ou les nations à échapper à la pauvreté
Meaning
to help people or nations escape from poverty
Example
International aid has helped **lift millions out of poverty** worldwide.
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lift out of recession
aider l'économie à sortir d'une récession
Meaning
to help the economy move away from a downturn
Example
New export policies helped **lift the economy out of recession**.
phrasal-verb
lift people out of poverty
aider les gens à sortir de la pauvreté grâce à la croissance économique ou au soutien
Meaning
to help people escape from poverty through economic growth or support
Example
The new policy is designed to **lift people out of poverty** sustainably.
phrasal-verb
lift someone up
rendre quelqu'un plus optimiste ou encouragé
Meaning
to make someone feel more hopeful or encouraged
Example
Her words always **lift me up** when I’m feeling low.
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lift someone’s spirits
rendre quelqu'un plus heureux ou plus plein d'espoir
Meaning
to make someone feel happier or more hopeful
Example
His words really **lifted my spirits** after the bad news.
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lift the room up
rendre un groupe plus positif
Meaning
to make a group feel more positive
Example
She **lifts the room up** by celebrating small achievements.
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lift trade barriers
retirer les restrictions au commerce international
Meaning
to remove restrictions on international trade
Example
Nations agreed to **lift trade barriers** to encourage investment.
phrasal-verb
lift up
améliorer l'humeur ou l'esprit de quelqu'un
Meaning
to improve someone's mood or spirit
Example
Her kind words really **lifted up** my mood today.
phrasal-verb
lift your mood
rendre vous-même ou quelqu'un d'autre plus heureux
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier
Example
Listening to uplifting music can **lift your mood** instantly.
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lift your spirit up
se rendre plus joyeux et plein d'espoir
Meaning
to make yourself feel more cheerful and hopeful
Example
Helping others can really **lift your spirit up**.
phrasal-verb
lift your spirits
rendre quelqu'un ou soi-même plus heureux ou plus positif
Meaning
to make yourself or someone feel happier or more positive
Example
A walk in the park can really **lift your spirits**.
phrasal-verb
lift yourself above doubt
surmonter le doute de soi et avoir confiance en son propre potentiel
Meaning
to overcome self-doubt and trust your own potential
Example
You need to **lift yourself above doubt** to achieve your dreams.