Expression Cards
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idiom
not the sharpest tool in the shed
pas très intelligent
Meaning
not very intelligent
Example
He’s kind but **not the sharpest tool in the shed**.
idiom
note down
noter quelque chose pour s'en souvenir
Meaning
to write something so you remember it
Example
Please **note down** the action items before we leave.
phrasal-verb
note down for
écrire quelque chose pour qu'il puisse être utilisé plus tard à des fins précises
Meaning
to write something so it can be used later for a purpose
Example
Please **note this down for** the monthly review meeting.
idiom
nothing to write home about
rien de spécial ou d'intéressant
Meaning
not special or interesting
Example
The movie was **nothing to write home about**.
idiom
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
vous ne pouvez rien accomplir si vous ne prenez pas de risques
Meaning
you can’t achieve anything if you don’t take risks
Example
He decided to invest because **nothing ventured, nothing gained**.
idiom
nudge into
encourager doucement quelqu'un à faire quelque chose
Meaning
to gently encourage someone toward something
Example
They **nudged her into** presenting at the meetup.
phrasal-verb
nudge teammates gently
rappeler poliment à des collègues quelque chose
Meaning
to remind colleagues politely about something
Example
I **nudge teammates gently** if a follow-up note is still missing.
idiom
nurture talent
aider les compétences et les capacités de quelqu'un à croître et se développer
Meaning
to help someone's skills and abilities grow and develop
Example
A great mentor knows how to **nurture talent** and help their mentees grow.
idiom
nuts and bolts
les détails pratiques de base de quelque chose
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
Let's focus on the **nuts and bolts** of this new project.