Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
yawn fest
quelque chose d’extrêmement ennuyeux
Meaning
something extremely boring
Example
That lecture was a total **yawn fest**.
idiom
yellow-bellied
très lâche
Meaning
very cowardly
Example
He’s too **yellow-bellied** to stand up for himself.
idiom
You can do it
Aie confiance; crois en ta capacité.
Meaning
Have confidence; believe in your ability.
Example
Don’t doubt yourself, **you can do it**!
idiom
You can say that again
utilisé pour être fortement d'accord avec quelqu'un
Meaning
Used to strongly agree with someone
Example
‘It’s been a long day.’ ‘**You can say that again!**’
idiom
you can’t teach an old dog new tricks
il est difficile pour les personnes âgées d'apprendre de nouvelles choses ou de changer leurs habitudes
Meaning
it’s hard for older people to learn new things or change habits
Example
My dad refuses to use a smartphone — **you can’t teach an old dog new tricks**.
idiom
You took the words right out of my mouth
Tu as dit exactement ce que je pensais
Meaning
You said exactly what I was thinking
Example
**You took the words right out of my mouth** — I was about to say that!
idiom
you’ve got this
rassurer quelqu’un qu’il peut gérer une situation
Meaning
to reassure someone that they can handle a situation
Example
Don’t worry about the presentation—**you’ve got this**!
idiom
your guess is as good as mine
Je ne connais pas la réponse à une question
Meaning
I do not know the answer to a question
Example
I don't know what time the movie starts. **Your guess is as good as mine**.
idiom
your own flesh and blood
Un membre de la famille ou un proche parent.
Meaning
A family member or close relative.
Example
How can you turn away from **your own flesh and blood**?