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phrasal-verb
slow within
se calmer intérieurement et observer ses émotions sans jugement
Meaning
to calm down internally and observe your emotions without judgment
Example
Taking a breath helped her **slow within** and regain control over her thoughts.
phrasal-verb
slow your pace
se déplacer ou travailler plus lentement pour réduire le stress
Meaning
to move or work more slowly to reduce stress
Example
When I feel tense, I remind myself to **slow my pace** and take it easy.
phrasal-verb
slow yourself down
réduire ton rythme pour éviter le stress ou l'épuisement
Meaning
to reduce your pace to avoid stress or exhaustion
Example
If you feel tired, try to **slow yourself down** and rest a little.
idiom
small potatoes
quelque chose d'insignifiant ou de peu de valeur
Meaning
something insignificant or of little value
Example
Compared to oil exports, textile trade is **small potatoes**.
idiom
small talk
conversation légère ou polie sur des sujets sans importance
Meaning
casual or polite conversation about unimportant topics
Example
We made **small talk** while waiting for the bus.
idiom
smart cookie
une personne astucieuse et intelligente
Meaning
a clever and intelligent person
Example
Don’t underestimate her—she’s a **smart cookie**.
phrasal-verb
smash into
entrer violemment dans quelque chose
Meaning
to crash violently into something
Example
The truck **smashed into** the barrier after losing control.
idiom
smear campaign
une tentative de nuire à la réputation de quelqu'un par de fausses accusations ou des commérages
Meaning
an attempt to damage someone's reputation through false accusations or gossip
Example
The opposition launched a **smear campaign** against the minister.
idiom
smell a rat
suspecter quelque chose de mal ou de malhonnête
Meaning
to suspect something wrong or dishonest
Example
I **smelled a rat** when he offered me free tickets.
phrasal-verb
smile at
exprimer de la chaleur ou de la gratitude par un sourire
Meaning
to express warmth or gratitude through a smile
Example
She **smiled at** me when I handed her the gift.
idiom
smile from ear to ear
avoir un grand sourire montrant du bonheur
Meaning
to have a big, broad smile showing happiness
Example
He was **smiling from ear to ear** after the interview.
idiom
smoke and mirrors
quelque chose destiné à tromper ou à confondre
Meaning
something that is intended to deceive or confuse
Example
The company’s promises were just **smoke and mirrors**.
idiom
smoke-filled room
un endroit où des personnes puissantes prennent des décisions en secret
Meaning
a place where powerful people make decisions secretly
Example
The new policy was decided in a **smoke-filled room** by senior officials.
phrasal-verb
smooth out
adoucir les émotions ou les problèmes, les rendre moins intenses ou plus faciles
Meaning
to make emotions or problems less rough or intense
Example
Time will **smooth out** the pain you’re feeling now.
phrasal-verb
smooth out differences
résoudre les désaccords ou rendre les choses plus faciles
Meaning
to resolve disagreements or make things run more easily
Example
We need to **smooth out differences** between the teams to improve collaboration.
phrasal-verb
smooth out fluctuations
réduire les hauts et les bas et rendre quelque chose plus stable
Meaning
to reduce ups and downs and make something more stable
Example
Fiscal policies aim to **smooth out fluctuations** in the economy.
idiom
smooth over
rendre un problème moins sérieux
Meaning
to make a problem seem less serious
Example
We need to **smooth over** the miscommunication with a quick call.
phrasal-verb
smooth over conflicts
réduire la tension après un désaccord
Meaning
to reduce tension after a disagreement
Example
Leads **smooth over conflicts** by reminding everyone of the goal.
idiom
smooth sailing
une situation sans problèmes ou difficultés
Meaning
a situation without problems or difficulties
Example
Once we crossed the border, it was **smooth sailing**.
idiom
smooth things over
améliorer une mauvaise situation en la gérant calmement
Meaning
to make a bad situation seem better by dealing with it calmly
Example
She tried to **smooth things over** after their disagreement.
phrasal-verb
smooth things over with
restaurer la paix avec quelqu'un après un désaccord
Meaning
to restore peace with someone after a disagreement
Example
She brought cookies to **smooth things over with** her neighbor.
phrasal-verb
snack on
manger de petites quantités de nourriture entre les repas
Meaning
to eat small amounts of food between meals
Example
I like to **snack on** fruits in the afternoon.
phrasal-verb
snap at
parler de manière en colère et rapidement à quelqu'un
Meaning
to speak angrily and quickly to someone
Example
He **snapped at** me when I asked him a simple question.
phrasal-verb
snap back
répondre de manière tranchante quand on est en colère ou irrité
Meaning
to reply sharply when angry or irritated
Example
He **snapped back** when his boss blamed him unfairly.