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idiom
well-oiled machine
quelque chose qui fonctionne de manière fluide et efficace
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
idiom
What’s done is done
il ne sert à rien de s'inquiéter des erreurs du passé.
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
idiom
whatever floats your boat
fais ce qui te rend heureux ou t'intéresse
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
idiom
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Adapte-toi aux coutumes de l'endroit où tu te trouves
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
idiom
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
tirer le meilleur parti d’une mauvaise situation
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
idiom
when one door closes, another opens
lorsqu'une opportunité est perdue, une autre se présente
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
idiom
when pigs fly
quelque chose qui n’arrivera jamais
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
idiom
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Les personnes fortes continuent à travailler dur même dans les difficultés.
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
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When there’s a will, there’s a way
Si vous êtes déterminé, vous trouverez un moyen d’atteindre votre objectif.
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
idiom
When there’s life, there’s hope
Tant qu'il y a de la vie, il y a de l'espoir.
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
idiom
where there’s a will, there’s a way
quand on veut, on peut
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
phrasal-verb
whip up
préparer rapidement un repas
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.
idiom
white as snow
Pur et innocent.
Meaning
Pure and innocent.
Example
Her intentions were **white as snow**.
idiom
white hat
un hacker qui utilise des compétences de manière éthique pour améliorer la sécurité
Meaning
a hacker who uses skills ethically to improve security
Example
**White hats** help companies identify and fix security flaws.
idiom
white lie
un petit mensonge inoffensif dit pour éviter de blesser quelqu'un
Meaning
a harmless or small lie told to avoid hurting someone
Example
I told a **white lie** to avoid upsetting her.
idiom
wield power
avoir et utiliser le pouvoir ou l'influence efficacement
Meaning
to have and use power or influence effectively
Example
He’s not the president, but he still **wields a lot of power**.
idiom
wild goose chase
une poursuite inutile ou sans espoir
Meaning
a useless or hopeless pursuit
Example
Looking for that document was a **wild goose chase**.
idiom
win by a landslide
gagner avec une très large majorité
Meaning
to win by a very large margin
Example
The candidate **won by a landslide** with 80% of the votes.
idiom
win hands down
gagner facilement ou de manière convaincante
Meaning
to win easily or convincingly
Example
Our team **won hands down** in the final match.
phrasal-verb
win out
réussir enfin après des difficultés ou une opposition
Meaning
to finally succeed after difficulties or opposition
Example
Despite strong resistance, the reformers **won out** in the end.
phrasal-verb
win over
persuader quelqu'un à vous soutenir ou soutenir vos idées
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over** the undecided voters.
phrasal-verb
win over voters
persuader les gens de vous soutenir ou de soutenir vos idées
Meaning
to persuade people to support you or your ideas
Example
The candidate tried to **win over voters** with promises of reform.
idiom
win someone over
persuader quelqu'un de vous soutenir ou d'être d'accord avec vous
Meaning
to persuade someone to support you or agree with you
Example
The candidate’s speech **won the crowd over**.
idiom
win the battle but lose the war
réussir un petit succès mais échouer dans l'objectif plus large
Meaning
to achieve a small success but fail in the larger goal
Example
By focusing on minor issues, they **won the battle but lost the war**.