Expression Cards
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idiom
make up for
compenser quelque chose
Meaning
to compensate for something
Example
We’ll **make up for** the delay with extra support.
idiom
Make up for lost time
Faire quelque chose plus rapidement pour compenser le temps perdu.
Meaning
To do something faster to compensate for wasted time.
Example
We worked overtime to make up for lost time.
idiom
Make up one's mind
Décider ou parvenir à une conclusion sur quelque chose.
Meaning
To decide or come to a conclusion about something.
Example
After much deliberation, he finally **made up his mind** and chose the first option.
phrasal-verb
make up to
faire quelque chose de bien pour quelqu'un pour montrer des regrets pour quelque chose de mal
Meaning
to do something nice for someone to show regret for something wrong
Example
He bought her flowers to **make up to** her after their argument.
phrasal-verb
make up with
se réconcilier après une dispute
Meaning
to become friends again after an argument
Example
After a heated argument, the sisters finally **made up with** each other.
idiom
make up with someone
devenir à nouveau amis après un désaccord
Meaning
to become friends again after a disagreement
Example
After their argument, they decided to **make up with each other**.
idiom
make up your mind
décider quelque chose
Meaning
to decide something
Example
You need to **make up your mind** about which job to take.
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make waves
provoquer des problèmes ou créer un impact significatif
Meaning
to cause trouble or create a significant impact
Example
The new policy **made waves** throughout the organization.
idiom
make your blood run cold
provoquer une peur ou une horreur extrême
Meaning
to cause extreme fear or horror
Example
The ghost story **made my blood run cold**.
idiom
make your dreams come true
réaliser ce que vous avez toujours voulu
Meaning
to achieve what you have always wanted
Example
She worked hard to **make her dreams come true**.
idiom
make your mark
réaliser une distinction ou une reconnaissance
Meaning
to achieve distinction or recognition
Example
He worked hard to **make his mark** in the tech industry.
idiom
make your own luck
créer des opportunités pour soi-même par l'effort
Meaning
to create opportunities for yourself through effort
Example
Don’t wait for miracles — **make your own luck**.
idiom
make yourself at home
se sentir à l'aise et détendu comme si vous étiez chez vous
Meaning
to feel comfortable and relaxed as if you were at home
Example
Please **make yourself at home** while I get the tea.
idiom
make yourself clear
exprimer vous-même de manière à ce que les autres vous comprennent facilement
Meaning
to express yourself so that others understand you easily
Example
Could you **make yourself clear**, please?
idiom
malware
logiciel conçu pour endommager ou perturber des ordinateurs ou des réseaux
Meaning
software designed to damage or disrupt computers or networks
Example
The antivirus software successfully removed the **malware** from the system.
idiom
mama’s boy
un homme qui est excessivement attaché à sa mère
Meaning
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
Example
He’s such a **mama’s boy**, always listening to her advice.
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man’s best friend
une expression courante pour un chien, symbolisant la loyauté et l’amitié
Meaning
a common phrase for a dog, symbolizing loyalty and friendship
Example
They say a dog is **man’s best friend**.
phrasal-verb
manage with
faire face en utilisant ce qui est disponible
Meaning
to cope using what is available
Example
We’ll have to **manage with** what we have for now.
idiom
manna from heaven
un cadeau ou une bénédiction inattendue
Meaning
an unexpected gift or blessing
Example
The bonus was **manna from heaven** during the tough month.
idiom
Many hands make light work
Le travail devient plus facile quand beaucoup de gens aident.
Meaning
Work becomes easier when many people help.
Example
Let’s all join in; **many hands make light work**.
phrasal-verb
map against
comparer quelque chose avec une norme ou une référence
Meaning
to compare something with a standard or benchmark
Example
Finance **maps against** last year's numbers before approving raises.
phrasal-verb
map forward
planifier la direction ou les étapes pour le progrès futur
Meaning
to plan the direction or steps for future progress
Example
The manager helped the team **map forward** their long-term strategy.
phrasal-verb
map onto
correspondre ou se connecter à un plan ou une idée spécifique
Meaning
to match or connect with a particular plan or idea
Example
Your skills **map onto** the company’s long-term vision perfectly.
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map out
planifier quelque chose en détail
Meaning
to plan something in detail
Example
We should **map out** our marketing strategy for the next quarter.