Expression Cards
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on air
diffusion en direct; diffusé à la télévision ou à la radio
Meaning
broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio
Example
The radio show will be **on air** from 7 to 9 PM.
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on all fours
ramper sur les mains et les genoux
Meaning
crawling on hands and knees
Example
The baby moved **on all fours** across the floor.
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on background
information donnée à un journaliste qui ne peut pas être attribuée à la source
Meaning
information given to a journalist that cannot be attributed to the source
Example
The official spoke **on background** about the new policy.
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on cloud nine
extrêmement heureux; euphorique
Meaning
extremely happy; overjoyed
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after getting the job.
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on cue
exactement au bon moment
Meaning
exactly at the right moment
Example
The dog barked **on cue** when the actor opened the door.
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on edge
être nerveux, tendu ou irritable
Meaning
to be nervous, tense, or irritable
Example
She’s been **on edge** since the exam started.
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on fire
très bien performer; plein d'énergie et de succès
Meaning
performing very well; full of energy and success
Example
The sales team is **on fire** this month!
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on good terms
avoir une relation amicale et paisible
Meaning
to have a friendly and peaceful relationship
Example
They are still **on good terms** even after the breakup.
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on good terms with
avoir une relation amicale et positive avec quelqu'un
Meaning
having a friendly and positive relationship with someone
Example
She’s **on good terms with** her ex-husband for the kids’ sake.
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on one's shoulders
avoir la responsabilité ou le fardeau de quelque chose
Meaning
having the responsibility or burden of something
Example
The success of the project is **on his shoulders**.
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on one’s last legs
être au bout de ses forces ou de sa vie
Meaning
to be near the end of one’s strength or life
Example
After the long hike, we were all **on our last legs**.
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on shaky ground
dans une situation incertaine ou instable
Meaning
in an uncertain or unstable situation
Example
His business is **on shaky ground** after the market crash.
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on solid ground
dans une situation sûre ou stable
Meaning
in a safe or stable situation
Example
After months of hard work, the company is now **on solid ground**.
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on the ball
alerte, intelligent et rapide à réagir
Meaning
alert, smart, and quick to react
Example
You need to be **on the ball** to handle this job.
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on the beat
le parcours de patrouille régulier d'un agent de police
Meaning
a police officer's regular patrol route
Example
The officer was **on the beat** when he spotted the suspect.
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on the bench
servir en tant que juge dans un tribunal
Meaning
serving as a judge in a court
Example
She spent 20 years **on the bench** before retiring.
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on the big screen
apparaissant dans un film de cinéma
Meaning
appearing in a cinema film
Example
Her novel was adapted **on the big screen** last year.
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On the breadline
Vivre dans la pauvreté ou avec très peu d'argent.
Meaning
Living in poverty or with very little money.
Example
After losing his job, he was almost **on the breadline**.
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On the clock
Travailler, souvent avec une limite de temps stricte ou une date limite.
Meaning
Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline.
Example
I’m **on the clock** today, so I can’t waste any time.
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on the cutting block
être considéré pour élimination ou interruption
Meaning
being considered for elimination or discontinuation
Example
Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now **on the cutting block**.
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on the cutting edge
à la pointe de l'innovation ou de la technologie
Meaning
at the forefront of innovation or technology
Example
The laboratory is **on the cutting edge** of artificial intelligence research.
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on the dot
exactement à l'heure ; ponctuel
Meaning
exactly on time; punctual
Example
The meeting started **on the dot** at 10 a.m.
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On the drawing board
En phase de planification ou de conception
Meaning
In the planning or design stage
Example
The new product is still **on the drawing board**, but it will be launched next year.
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on the fast track
avancer rapidement dans une carrière ou un projet
Meaning
advancing quickly in a career or project
Example
He is **on the fast track** to becoming a manager.