Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
post something
partager du contenu sur une plateforme de médias sociaux
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
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pot luck
ce qui est disponible ou se produit par hasard
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
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Pour your heart out
Exprimer tous ses sentiments honnêtement.
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
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Power behind the throne
une personne ou un groupe qui a une influence cachée ou indirecte sur le leadership
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
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power play
un mouvement stratégique pour gagner ou maintenir le contrôle
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
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Practice makes perfect
Plus vous pratiquez, mieux vous devenez.
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
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practice what you preach
agir selon les conseils que l'on donne aux autres
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
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predictive analytics
utiliser des données et des algorithmes statistiques pour prévoir les résultats futurs
Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
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predictive modeling
une technique utilisée en IA pour prédire les tendances futures en se basant sur des données historiques
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
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press ahead
continuer avec détermination malgré les obstacles
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
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prodigal son
une personne qui quitte sa maison et revient repentie après avoir gaspillé des richesses ou des opportunités
Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.
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pull ahead
prendre la tête dans une course ou une compétition
Meaning
to take the lead in a race or competition
Example
She **pulled ahead** in the last minute of the race.
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pull an all-nighter
rester éveillé toute la nuit pour étudier ou travailler
Meaning
to stay awake all night to study or work
Example
I had to **pull an all-nighter** to finish my assignment.
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pull at heartstrings
évoquer de fortes émotions, généralement de la sympathie ou de la tristesse, dans un public
Meaning
to evoke strong emotions, usually sympathy or sadness, in an audience
Example
The charity’s commercial really **pulls at the heartstrings**.
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pull it off
réussir à accomplir quelque chose de difficile
Meaning
to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
No one thought she could do it, but she **pulled it off**.
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Pull one’s weight
complètement ennuyé ou agacé par quelque chose
Meaning
To do your fair share of work.
Example
If everyone **pulls their weight**, the job will be done quickly.
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pull oneself up by the bootstraps
améliorer sa situation grâce au travail acharné et à la détermination
Meaning
to improve one's situation through hard work and determination
Example
Despite all the challenges, he **pulled himself up by the bootstraps** and succeeded.
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pull out all the stops
faire tous les efforts possibles pour atteindre quelque chose
Meaning
to make every possible effort to achieve something
Example
The team **pulled out all the stops** to win the championship.
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pull over
arrêter un véhicule sur le côté de la route
Meaning
to stop a vehicle at the side of the road
Example
Please **pull over** so we can check the map.
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pull rank
user de son autorité pour obtenir un avantage
Meaning
to use one's authority to gain an advantage
Example
He **pulled rank** to get the last seat on the plane.
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pull someone up
réprimander ou corriger quelqu’un pour une erreur ou une mauvaise performance
Meaning
to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance
Example
If a team member is underperforming, it's important to **pull them up** and help them improve.
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pull someone's leg
taquiner ou plaisanter avec quelqu'un de manière ludique
Meaning
to tease or joke with someone in a playful way
Example
Don't worry, I was just **pulling your leg** about the test results.
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pull someone’s weight
faire sa part de travail dans un groupe
Meaning
to do one's fair share of work in a group
Example
Everyone in the team **pulls their weight** to succeed.
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pull strings
utiliser son influence ou ses relations pour obtenir ce que l'on veut
Meaning
to use influence or connections to get what you want
Example
She **pulled strings** to get him the job.