Expression Cards
229 cards available.
idiom
off script
s'écarter d'un plan ou discours préparé
Meaning
to deviate from a prepared plan or speech
Example
During the meeting, he went **off script** and made some bold statements.
idiom
off the air
hors de l'antenne
Meaning
no longer being broadcasted
Example
The show went **off the air** after ten years.
idiom
off the beaten path
faire quelque chose d'inhabituel ou d'original
Meaning
doing something unusual or original
Example
Her ideas are always **off the beaten path**.
idiom
off the beaten track
dans un endroit peu visité par beaucoup de gens; éloigné ou inhabituel
Meaning
in a place not visited by many people; remote or unusual
Example
We found a lovely beach **off the beaten track**.
idiom
off the cuff
parler ou agir sans préparation
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation
Example
He gave an **off the cuff** remark that impressed everyone.
idiom
off the hook
être libéré de toute culpabilité ou responsabilité pour quelque chose
Meaning
to be free from blame or responsibility for something
Example
He was **off the hook** after his friend confessed.
idiom
off the rails
devenir incontrôlé ou chaotique
Meaning
to become uncontrolled or chaotic
Example
After his friend moved away, his life went **off the rails**.
idiom
off the top of my head
sans beaucoup de réflexion ou de préparation
Meaning
without much thought or preparation
Example
Off the top of my head, I’d say we need more time.
idiom
off the top of one's head
dire quelque chose sans réfléchir ou vérifier
Meaning
to say something without thinking carefully or checking
Example
**Off the top of my head**, I think there are five options.
idiom
off the top of your head
dire quelque chose sans réflexion approfondie ni préparation
Meaning
to say something without deep thinking or preparation
Example
I can’t remember the exact number **off the top of my head**.
idiom
off the wall
inhabituel ou non conventionnel
Meaning
unusual or unconventional
Example
His ideas are often **off the wall**, but they sometimes work.
idiom
off to a flying start
commencer quelque chose, comme un voyage, avec beaucoup de succès
Meaning
to begin something, like a journey, very successfully
Example
Our trip was **off to a flying start** with perfect weather.
idiom
offbeat
inhabituel; différent de la norme
Meaning
unusual; different from the norm
Example
His **offbeat** sense of humor makes everyone laugh.
phrasal-verb
offer help
proposer de l'aide à quelqu'un de manière aimable
Meaning
to volunteer to assist someone kindly
Example
It’s thoughtful to **offer help** when someone is struggling.
idiom
offline mode
un état de déconnexion d'Internet ou d'indisponibilité
Meaning
a state of being disconnected from the internet or unavailable
Example
He’s been in **offline mode** all weekend, not answering any messages.
idiom
offstage
en dehors de l'attention publique ou dans la vie privée
Meaning
outside of public attention or in private life
Example
He is very different **offstage** than he appears in his shows.
idiom
old buddy old pal
Une façon affectueuse de parler d’un ami de longue date.
Meaning
An affectionate way to refer to a longtime friend.
Example
Hey **old buddy old pal**, long time no see!
idiom
old flame
une personne avec laquelle on a eu une relation romantique dans le passé
Meaning
a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past
Example
He met his **old flame** at the reunion.
idiom
old friend
un ami que vous connaissez depuis longtemps
Meaning
a friend you have known for a long time
Example
I met an **old friend** from college yesterday.
idiom
old friends are gold
les vieux amis sont précieux et précieux
Meaning
old friends are precious and valuable
Example
I always say, **old friends are gold**.
idiom
Old hat
Quelque chose de dépassé ou qui n’est plus intéressant
Meaning
Something that is outdated or no longer interesting
Example
That style is **old hat** now—no one wears it anymore.
idiom
Old school
Avoir des idées ou des valeurs traditionnelles; pas moderne
Meaning
Having traditional ideas or values; not modern
Example
My father still prefers handwritten letters; he’s really **old school**.
idiom
olive branch
un geste de paix ou de réconciliation
Meaning
a gesture of peace or reconciliation
Example
The president extended an **olive branch** by inviting his rival to the summit.
idiom
On a shoestring budget
Vivre ou faire quelque chose avec très peu d'argent.
Meaning
To live or do something with very little money.
Example
They traveled across Asia **on a shoestring budget**.