Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
pass with flying colors
réussir brillamment ou accomplir quelque chose avec excellence
Meaning
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
Example
She **passed the exam with flying colors**.
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pat on the back
féliciter ou congratuler quelqu'un pour avoir bien fait quelque chose
Meaning
to praise or congratulate someone for doing something well
Example
You deserve a **pat on the back** for your effort.
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pat yourself on the back
se donner une tape dans le dos pour avoir bien fait quelque chose
Meaning
to praise yourself for doing something well
Example
You should **pat yourself on the back** for finishing that project.
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patch over
couvrir un problème sans vraiment le résoudre
Meaning
to cover up a problem without truly fixing it
Example
We can’t just **patch over** the security flaws.
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patch things up
réparer une relation après un désaccord
Meaning
to repair a relationship after a disagreement
Example
They finally **patched things up** after their fight.
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patch together
assembler quelque chose rapidement et de manière approximative
Meaning
to assemble something quickly and roughly
Example
We managed to **patch together** a plan before the call.
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patch up
réparer quelque chose ou améliorer une relation endommagée
Meaning
to repair something or improve a damaged relationship
Example
They managed to **patch up** their friendship after the argument.
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patience is a virtue
être patient est une bonne qualité
Meaning
being patient is a good quality
Example
Remember, **patience is a virtue**, so take your time.
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Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet
Bien que l'attente soit difficile, elle donne de bons résultats.
Meaning
Although waiting is hard, it results in good outcomes.
Example
It might be tough, but **patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet**.
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Patience pays off
Être patient mènera finalement à des résultats positifs.
Meaning
Being patient will eventually lead to positive results.
Example
I know you’ve been waiting for a long time, but trust me, **patience pays off**.
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pave the way
rendre les progrès plus faciles pour les autres à suivre
Meaning
to make progress easier for others to follow
Example
Her research **paved the way** for future discoveries.
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pay a compliment
faire des éloges ou de l'admiration à quelqu'un
Meaning
to give praise or admiration to someone
Example
He always knows how to **pay a compliment** to make someone feel better.
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pay attention to
prêter attention à quelque chose ou écouter attentivement
Meaning
to listen carefully or give thought to something
Example
You should **pay attention to** the details of the project.
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Pay dividends
Apporter des avantages ou des récompenses plus tard.
Meaning
To bring benefits or rewards later.
Example
Investing in education always **pays dividends** in the long run.
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pay it forward
faire quelque chose de gentil pour quelqu'un d'autre après avoir reçu de la gentillesse
Meaning
to do something kind for someone else after receiving kindness
Example
After receiving help from a stranger, he decided to **pay it forward** by helping someone in need.
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pay off
donner de bons résultats après un effort
Meaning
to yield good results after effort
Example
All those late nights finally **paid off** during the launch.
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Pay the piper
Faire face aux conséquences de ses actions ou décisions.
Meaning
To face the consequences of one’s actions or decisions.
Example
After years of overspending, the country had to **pay the piper**.
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pay the price
souffrir des conséquences de ses actions
Meaning
to suffer the consequences of one’s actions
Example
If you don’t follow the rules, you’ll have to **pay the price**.
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pay through the nose
payer un prix très élevé pour quelque chose
Meaning
to pay a very high price for something
Example
We **paid through the nose** for that concert ticket.
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peace and quiet
un moment de calme et de tranquillité
Meaning
a time of calmness and tranquility
Example
I just need some **peace and quiet** to finish my work.
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peace of mind
un sentiment d'être calme et sans souci
Meaning
a feeling of being calm and free from worry
Example
Insurance gives you **peace of mind** in uncertain times.
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peace talks
négociations visant à mettre fin à un conflit
Meaning
negotiations aimed at ending a conflict
Example
The **peace talks** between the two countries lasted for weeks.
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peace treaty
un accord entre deux ou plusieurs parties pour mettre fin à une guerre ou un conflit
Meaning
an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict
Example
The two countries signed a **peace treaty** after years of conflict.
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peel off
enlever quelque chose, surtout une couche, d'une surface
Meaning
to remove something, especially a layer, from a surface
Example
**Peel off** the label before recycling the jar.