Expression Cards
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idiom
a weight off one's shoulders
un sentiment de soulagement après qu’un problème ou un fardeau est résolu
Meaning
a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved
Example
When she finished the project, it felt like a **weight off her shoulders**.
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a weight off your shoulders
soulagement après avoir géré une situation stressante
Meaning
relief after dealing with a stressful situation
Example
Finishing the project felt like **a weight off my shoulders**.
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a weight on your shoulders
un fardeau lourd ou une responsabilité qui cause du stress
Meaning
a heavy burden or responsibility causing stress
Example
Running the company alone is **a weight on his shoulders**.
idiom
a well-oiled machine
un groupe qui travaille efficacement et en harmonie ensemble
Meaning
a group that works efficiently and smoothly together
Example
Our team worked like **a well-oiled machine** during the event.
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a whole new ball game
une situation complètement nouvelle ou différente; quelque chose qui change la façon de faire les choses.
Meaning
a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done.
Example
Starting a business from scratch is **a whole new ball game**.
idiom
a win-win situation
une situation où tout le monde bénéficie
Meaning
a situation where everyone benefits
Example
Merging the two companies created **a win-win situation** for both parties.
idiom
a window of opportunity
une période courte où l'on a la chance d'agir efficacement
Meaning
a short period when one has a chance to act effectively
Example
We have **a window of opportunity** to finalize the deal this week.
idiom
a wolf in sheep's clothing
quelqu’un qui semble inoffensif mais qui est en réalité dangereux
Meaning
someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
Example
He was **a wolf in sheep's clothing**.
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a work in progress
quelque chose qui est encore en développement ou en amélioration
Meaning
something that is still being developed or improved
Example
The project is still **a work in progress**, but it's going well.
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a work of art
quelque chose de très beau ou fait habilement
Meaning
something very beautiful or skillfully made
Example
Her wedding dress was truly **a work of art**.
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a workaholic
une personne qui travaille trop et a du mal à s'arrêter
Meaning
a person who works too much and finds it hard to stop
Example
He’s such **a workaholic**, even on weekends he works.
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above board
honnête et légal ; sans tromperie
Meaning
honest and legal; without deceit
Example
Their business deal was completely **above board**.
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Above reproach
Complètement honnête et sans défaut.
Meaning
Completely honest and without fault.
Example
Her integrity is **above reproach**.
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above the law
pas soumis à la loi; penser qu'une personne est intouchable par les règles
Meaning
not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules
Example
Some powerful people act as if they are **above the law**.
phrasal-verb
accept yourself as
reconnaître et être en paix avec qui vous êtes
Meaning
to recognize and be at peace with who you are
Example
You grow emotionally when you **accept yourself as** you truly are.
phrasal-verb
account for
expliquer la raison de quelque chose; représenter une partie de quelque chose
Meaning
to explain the reason for something; to represent a portion of something
Example
These factors **account for** most of the differences in results.
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ace a test
réussir brillamment à un examen
Meaning
to do extremely well on a test
Example
He studied hard and managed to **ace the test**.
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ace the test
réussir brillamment un examen ou une tâche
Meaning
to perform extremely well on an exam or task
Example
She **aced the test** and got the highest score.
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acid test
un test crucial qui prouve la valeur ou le succès de quelque chose
Meaning
a crucial test that proves the value or success of something
Example
The product launch will be the **acid test** of our new design.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge someone for
reconnaître et remercier quelqu'un pour son aide ou sa contribution
Meaning
to recognize and thank someone for their help or contribution
Example
The company **acknowledged her for** her dedication and teamwork.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with
montrer de la reconnaissance ou de l'appréciation à travers quelque chose
Meaning
to show recognition or appreciation through something
Example
They **acknowledged with** a small gift for all his hard work.
phrasal-verb
acknowledge with thanks
accepter formellement quelque chose et remercier le donneur
Meaning
to formally accept something and thank the giver
Example
We **acknowledge with thanks** the donation from our partners.
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across the board
affectant tout le monde ou tout de manière égale
Meaning
affecting everyone or everything equally
Example
The new tariffs apply **across the board** to all imported goods.
idiom
act of kindness
un seul bon geste ou acte pour aider les autres
Meaning
a single good deed or gesture to help others
Example
That was such a beautiful **act of kindness**.