Expression Cards
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idiom
the world is your oyster
complètement ennuyé ou agacé par quelque chose
Meaning
you can achieve anything you want in life
Example
With your talent, **the world is your oyster**.
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the writing on the wall
un signe que quelque chose de mauvais va se produire bientôt
Meaning
a sign that something bad will happen soon
Example
When sales started falling, the manager saw **the writing on the wall**.
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There's no 'I' in team
Souligne que le travail d'équipe est important et qu'il ne s'agit pas de la gloire individuelle.
Meaning
Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory.
Example
Remember, in a project, **there's no 'I' in team**.
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There's strength in numbers
Un groupe plus grand est plus fort qu'un individu.
Meaning
A larger group is stronger than an individual.
Example
Together we can achieve more because **there's strength in numbers**.
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There’s always hope
Peu importe à quel point les choses semblent mauvaises, il y a toujours de l’espoir.
Meaning
No matter how bad things look, you can still hope.
Example
Don’t lose heart — **there’s always hope**.
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there’s always tomorrow
vous aurez une autre chance dans le futur
Meaning
you’ll have another chance in the future
Example
Don’t be sad about today’s failure — **there’s always tomorrow**.
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thick as thieves
très bons amis qui partagent tout
Meaning
very close friends who share everything
Example
Those two are **thick as thieves**.
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things are looking up
la situation s'améliore
Meaning
the situation is improving
Example
After a tough year, **things are looking up** for our business.
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Things will get better
Les situations difficiles s'amélioreront avec le temps
Meaning
difficult situations will improve over time
Example
I know you're stressed, but remember, **things will get better**.
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think ahead
planifier pour l'avenir; anticiper les besoins ou les événements futurs
Meaning
to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events
Example
Good managers always **think ahead** before making big decisions.
phrasal-verb
think ahead to
considérer ce qui va se passer dans le futur et planifier en conséquence
Meaning
to consider what will happen in the future and make plans for it
Example
You should **think ahead to** where you want to be in five years.
phrasal-verb
think back
se souvenir ou réfléchir à quelque chose du passé
Meaning
to remember or reflect on something from the past
Example
When I **think back** to my first job, I realize how much I’ve grown.
phrasal-verb
think back on
se souvenir ou se remémorer quelque chose du passé
Meaning
to remember or recall something from the past
Example
When I **think back on** that day, I realize how careless I was.
phrasal-verb
think back to
se souvenir ou se rappeler de quelque chose du passé
Meaning
to recall or remember something from the past
Example
I often **think back to** the lessons my parents taught me.
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think big
fixer des objectifs ambitieux et visionnaires
Meaning
to set ambitious and visionary goals
Example
Entrepreneurs must **think big** to make a real impact.
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think for yourself
former vos propres opinions et prendre vos propres décisions
Meaning
to form your own opinions and make your own decisions
Example
You should learn to **think for yourself** instead of copying others.
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think on one's feet
être capable de prendre des décisions rapidement et d'agir rapidement, surtout en situation d'urgence
Meaning
to be able to make quick decisions and act quickly, especially in an emergency
Example
During the meeting, she had to **think on her feet** and come up with a solution.
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think on your feet
prendre des décisions rapides ou des idées sous pression
Meaning
to make quick decisions or ideas under pressure
Example
Good leaders can **think on their feet**.
phrasal-verb
think outside boundaries
penser de manière créative sans restrictions ni limitations
Meaning
to think creatively without restrictions or limitations
Example
Designers must **think outside boundaries** to stay innovative.
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think outside the box
penser de manière créative et différente
Meaning
to think creatively and differently
Example
We need to **think outside the box** to solve this issue.
phrasal-verb
think over
considérer quelque chose attentivement avant de prendre une décision
Meaning
to consider something carefully before making a decision
Example
I need to **think over** your proposal before giving you an answer.
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think tank
un groupe d'experts qui élabore de nouvelles idées ou politiques
Meaning
a group of experts developing new ideas or policies
Example
The **think tank** proposed innovative educational reforms.
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think through
réfléchir attentivement à quelque chose sous tous les angles
Meaning
to consider something carefully from all angles
Example
Let’s **think through** the risks before committing.
phrasal-verb
think through problems
considérer attentivement tous les aspects d'un problème avant de décider
Meaning
to carefully consider all aspects of an issue before deciding
Example
Before answering, always **think through problems** clearly.