Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
strength in numbers
le pouvoir vient d'un groupe plus grand
Meaning
greater power comes from a larger group
Example
We can win this battle if we stick together, there's **strength in numbers**.
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stress out
devenir très anxieux ou nerveux à cause de la pression
Meaning
to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure
Example
She tends to **stress out** before exams.
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stressed out
se sentir très inquiet ou tendu à cause des problèmes
Meaning
feeling very worried or tense because of problems
Example
I'm completely **stressed out** about my exams.
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stretch the truth
exagérer ou rendre quelque chose plus important qu'il ne l'est
Meaning
to exaggerate or make something seem more important than it is
Example
He sometimes **stretches the truth** to impress people.
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strike a balance
trouver un compromis satisfaisant entre deux choses
Meaning
to find a satisfactory compromise between two things
Example
It’s hard to **strike a balance** between career and family.
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strike a bargain
parvenir à un accord ou à un marché
Meaning
to reach an agreement or deal
Example
After some discussion, they **struck a bargain** that suited both parties.
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strike a chord
provoquer chez quelqu'un de la sympathie ou de l'émotion
Meaning
to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion
Example
Her story **struck a chord** with the audience.
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strike a deal
arriver à un accord ou une entente, surtout en affaires
Meaning
to reach an agreement or arrangement, especially in business
Example
After long discussions, the companies finally **struck a deal**.
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strike it lucky
avoir de la chance de manière inattendue
Meaning
to have unexpected good fortune
Example
We **struck it lucky** and found the last two tickets.
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strike it rich
devenir soudainement très riche
Meaning
to suddenly make a lot of money
Example
They **struck it rich** after investing in that startup.
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strike while the iron is hot
profiter d'une opportunité immédiatement
Meaning
to take advantage of an opportunity immediately
Example
The market conditions are perfect, so we need to **strike while the iron is hot**.
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stroke of genius
une idée ou action brillante et créative
Meaning
a brilliant and creative idea or action
Example
That marketing campaign was a **stroke of genius**.
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strong password
un mot de passe difficile à deviner pour les autres, combinant généralement des lettres, des chiffres et des symboles
Meaning
a password that is difficult for others to guess, typically combining letters, numbers, and symbols
Example
For better security, always use a **strong password** with at least eight characters.
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success is earned, not given
le succès vient du travail acharné, pas par hasard
Meaning
success comes from hard work, not by chance
Example
Remember, **success is earned, not given**, so work hard every day.
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success is within reach
le succès est presque atteignable
Meaning
success is almost attainable
Example
With just a little more effort, **success is within reach**.
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sugarcoat the truth
rendre quelque chose plus agréable ou acceptable qu'il ne l'est réellement
Meaning
to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is
Example
Don’t try to **sugarcoat the truth**; we need to be honest about the situation.
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Supply and demand
La relation entre la quantité de quelque chose disponible et la quantité que les gens en veulent.
Meaning
The relationship between how much of something is available and how much people want it.
Example
The price of oil depends largely on **supply and demand**.
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surf the net
naviguer ou explorer des sites web sur internet
Meaning
to browse or explore websites on the internet
Example
I usually **surf the net** before going to bed.
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sustainable development
développement qui répond aux besoins du présent sans compromettre la capacité des générations futures à répondre aux leurs
Meaning
development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
Example
The company is committed to **sustainable development** by investing in green technologies.
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swear an oath
faire une promesse solennelle, souvent de manière formelle
Meaning
to promise solemnly, often in a formal way
Example
He **swore an oath** to serve his country faithfully.
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swear on one’s life
faire une promesse très sérieuse que quelque chose est vrai
Meaning
to make a very serious promise that something is true
Example
I **swear on my life**, I didn’t do it!
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sweat blood
fournir un énorme effort
Meaning
to make an enormous effort
Example
He **sweat blood** to get that promotion.
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sweep someone off their feet
faire en sorte que quelqu'un tombe amoureux de vous soudainement
Meaning
to make someone fall in love with you suddenly
Example
His charm and confidence really **swept her off her feet**.
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sweep something under the rug
ignorer ou cacher un problème ou une erreur
Meaning
to ignore or hide a problem or mistake
Example
Don't just **sweep the issue under the rug**. We need to address it.