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phrasal-verb
push through setbacks
continuer à essayer et ne pas abandonner même lorsqu'on fait face à des difficultés ou des échecs
Meaning
to continue trying and not give up even when facing difficulties or failures
Example
True confidence comes when you **push through setbacks** with determination.
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push through with hope
continuer d'essayer avec foi et optimisme
Meaning
to continue trying with faith and optimism
Example
You can **push through with hope** and reach your goal.
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push up
faire augmenter quelque chose en valeur ou en prix
Meaning
to make something increase in value or price
Example
Rising fuel costs have **pushed up** transportation expenses.
idiom
push your luck
prendre un risque en espérant plus de succès
Meaning
take a risk hoping for more success
Example
You already got a discount, don’t **push your luck**.
idiom
Push yourself
Essayez de faire mieux ou de dépasser vos limites.
Meaning
Try to do better or go beyond your limits.
Example
You won’t improve unless you **push yourself**.
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push yourself forward
prendre l'initiative ou avancer malgré les obstacles
Meaning
to take initiative or move ahead despite obstacles
Example
You have to **push yourself forward** if you want to succeed.
idiom
push yourself to the limit
faire un effort maximal même lorsque c'est difficile
Meaning
to make maximum effort even when it’s tough
Example
Athletes **push themselves to the limit** to achieve their dreams.
idiom
pushing the envelope
aller au-delà des limites habituelles ou des frontières ; innover
Meaning
to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate
Example
The new startup is really **pushing the envelope** with its groundbreaking technology.
idiom
put a spin on
présenter l'information d'une manière qui influence la perception des gens
Meaning
to present information in a way that influences people's perception
Example
The media often **puts a spin on** stories to attract viewers.
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put across
communiquer une idée clairement
Meaning
to communicate an idea clearly
Example
She always manages to **put across** her ideas effectively.
idiom
put all your cards on the table
être honnête et révéler tous les faits dans une discussion
Meaning
to be honest and reveal all the facts in a discussion
Example
It’s time to **put all your cards on the table** and be transparent.
idiom
Put all your eggs in one basket
risquer tout sur une seule opportunité
Meaning
to risk everything on a single opportunity
Example
Don’t **put all your eggs in one basket**; invest in different sectors.
phrasal-verb
put aside
mettre de l'argent de côté pour un usage futur
Meaning
to keep money for future use
Example
Try to **put aside** a little money every month.
phrasal-verb
put aside funds
économiser de l'argent pour un but spécifique
Meaning
to save money for a specific purpose
Example
The company decided to **put aside funds** for future emergencies.
phrasal-verb
put away
ranger ou mettre quelque chose à sa place
Meaning
to store or tidy something in its proper place
Example
Please **put away** your toys after playing.
phrasal-verb
put away your phone
arrêter d'utiliser votre téléphone et le mettre de côté
Meaning
to stop using your phone and keep it aside
Example
Please **put away your phone** during dinner.
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put back
remettre quelque chose à sa place ; retarder un événement
Meaning
to return something to its place; to delay an event
Example
Please **put back** the book when you’re done reading.
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put behind
oublier quelque chose de désagréable et aller de l'avant
Meaning
to forget something unpleasant and move forward
Example
She tried to **put** her past **behind** and start anew.
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put by
mettre de l'argent de côté pour l'avenir
Meaning
to save money for the future
Example
She tries to **put by** a small amount every month.
phrasal-verb
put down
mettre quelque chose sur une surface; critiquer ou insulter quelqu'un
Meaning
to place something on a surface; to criticize or insult someone
Example
He **put down** his bag and sat on the chair.
idiom
put down roots
s'installer et devenir établi quelque part
Meaning
to settle and become established somewhere
Example
After moving to Canada, they finally **put down roots** there.
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put down to
attribuer quelque chose à une cause
Meaning
to attribute something to a cause
Example
She **put** her success **down to** hard work and determination.
idiom
put first things first
se concentrer d'abord sur les choses les plus importantes
Meaning
to focus on the most important things before others
Example
When managing time, always **put first things first**.
phrasal-verb
put forward
suggérer une idée; proposer
Meaning
to suggest an idea; to propose
Example
He **put forward** a new plan during the meeting.