Expression Cards
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A team player
Quelqu'un qui travaille bien avec les autres dans un groupe.
Meaning
Someone who works well with others in a group.
Example
John is **a team player** who always supports his colleagues.
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a thing of the past
quelque chose qui n'existe plus ou qui ne se produit plus
Meaning
something that no longer exists or happens
Example
With smartphones, landline phones are **a thing of the past**.
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A thirst for knowledge
Un fort désir d'apprendre de nouvelles choses.
Meaning
A strong desire to learn new things.
Example
He has **a thirst for knowledge** and reads constantly.
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a thorn in one's side
une source constante de tracas ou de problèmes
Meaning
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
Example
The trade dispute has become **a thorn in our side**.
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a thorn in the flesh
quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui cause des ennuis ou des tracas continus
Meaning
something or someone that causes continuous trouble or annoyance
Example
The new regulations have been **a thorn in the flesh** for small business owners.
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a ticking time bomb
Une situation ou une personne qui pourrait devenir dangereuse à tout moment.
Meaning
A situation or person that could become dangerous at any moment.
Example
His anger issues make him **a ticking time bomb**.
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a tough act to follow
quelque chose de si impressionnant que les autres ont du mal à égaler ou surpasser
Meaning
something so impressive that others find it hard to match or surpass
Example
His last performance was **a tough act to follow**.
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a tough call
une décision difficile
Meaning
a difficult decision to make
Example
Choosing between the two offers was **a tough call**.
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a tough cookie
quelqu'un qui est fort et ne se laisse pas facilement perturber
Meaning
someone who is strong and not easily upset
Example
She’s **a tough cookie**; nothing can discourage her.
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a tough decision to make
une décision difficile à prendre en raison des conséquences potentielles
Meaning
a decision that is difficult to make because of the potential consequences
Example
Choosing between two job offers was **a tough decision to make**.
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A tough row to hoe
Une tâche ou une situation difficile à gérer.
Meaning
A difficult task or situation to handle.
Example
Starting a new business is **a tough row to hoe**.
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a trip down memory lane
se souvenir d'événements agréables du passé
Meaning
to remember pleasant events from the past
Example
Looking through old photos was **a trip down memory lane**.
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A Trojan horse
Quelque chose destiné à saper ou à nuire secrètement de l'intérieur.
Meaning
Something intended to secretly undermine or bring harm from within.
Example
The malware acted as **a Trojan horse**, allowing hackers access to private data.
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A true friend is one who stands by you
Un véritable ami sera là pour vous pendant les moments difficiles
Meaning
A true friend will be there for you during difficult times
Example
Even in the worst of times, she proved to be a true friend. **A true friend is one who stands by you**.
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A true friend is the greatest of all blessings
Un véritable ami est la plus grande de toutes les bénédictions
Meaning
A true friend is the most valuable gift one can have
Example
I consider myself lucky to have you as my friend. **A true friend is the greatest of all blessings**.
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a trusted ally
une personne ou un groupe en qui on a confiance et qui est fiable
Meaning
a person or group that is trusted and reliable
Example
She has always been **a trusted ally** in our business ventures.
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A truth universally acknowledged
Une vérité universellement acceptée.
Meaning
A widely accepted truth or belief.
Example
**A truth universally acknowledged** is that honesty is important.
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a turning point
un moment où un changement important se produit
Meaning
a moment when an important change happens
Example
Graduating from college was a **turning point** in his life.
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a universe of possibilities
des possibilités ou des options infinies
Meaning
endless opportunities or options
Example
Technology has opened **a universe of possibilities**.
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a vision for the future
une idée claire ou un plan sur ce qui devrait se passer à l'avenir
Meaning
a clear idea or plan about what should happen in the future
Example
The CEO has **a vision for the future** of the company that will guide its growth.
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a wake-up call
un événement qui fait prendre conscience à quelqu'un qu'il doit changer
Meaning
an event that makes someone realize they need to change
Example
Losing his job was a **wake-up call** for him.
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a walking encyclopedia
une personne qui en sait beaucoup sur de nombreux sujets
Meaning
a person who knows a lot about many subjects
Example
Ask him anything about history—he’s **a walking encyclopedia**.
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A watched pot never boils
Le temps semble plus long quand on attend quelque chose.
Meaning
Time feels longer when you are waiting for something.
Example
Don't keep looking at the clock; **a watched pot never boils**.
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a weak link
la partie la moins fiable ou sécurisée d'un système ou d'un groupe
Meaning
the least reliable or secure part of a system or group
Example
One careless employee can be **a weak link** in the security chain.