Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
plug and play
facile à utiliser sans configuration complexe
Meaning
easy to use without complex setup
Example
The new printer is **plug and play** – no installation needed.
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plug away
continuer à travailler régulièrement sur quelque chose
Meaning
to keep working steadily on something
Example
Keep **plugging away** at the draft and it will improve.
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plug into
se connecter ou s'impliquer dans quelque chose, généralement un système ou un réseau
Meaning
to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network
Example
You need to **plug into** the right social media channels to reach a wider audience.
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poetic justice
une situation dans laquelle la vertu est récompensée et le vice est puni, souvent de manière ironique
Meaning
a situation in which virtue is rewarded and vice is punished, often ironically
Example
It was **poetic justice** when the dishonest lawyer lost his case due to his own lies.
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point the finger
accuser ou blâmer quelqu'un
Meaning
to accuse or blame someone
Example
Don’t **point the finger** until you have all the facts.
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Political bargaining chip
Un sujet ou un point utilisé pour négocier ou échanger en politique.
Meaning
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.
Example
The trade agreement became a **political bargaining chip** during the negotiations.
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political circus
une situation où la politique devient chaotique et théâtrale
Meaning
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical
Example
The election debates turned into a **political circus**.
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political football
une question qui est constamment débattue et utilisée pour un gain politique
Meaning
an issue that is constantly debated and used for political gain
Example
The issue of immigration has become a **political football**, with both parties using it to score points.
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political hot potato
une question controversée que personne ne veut traiter
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to deal with
Example
Immigration reform has become a **political hot potato** for the government.
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political mileage
avantage tiré d'une situation politique
Meaning
advantage gained from a political situation
Example
Opposition leaders tried to gain **political mileage** from the crisis.
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Pop quiz
un test surprise donné sans avertissement
Meaning
a surprise test given without warning
Example
Our teacher gave us a **pop quiz** today.
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pop the champagne
célébrer un événement ou un succès spécial
Meaning
to celebrate a special event or success
Example
Let’s **pop the champagne** to celebrate our victory!
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pop the question
faire une demande en mariage
Meaning
to ask someone to marry you
Example
He finally **popped the question** during dinner.
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post something
partager du contenu sur une plateforme de médias sociaux
Meaning
to share content on a social media platform
Example
She **posted** a beautiful picture on Instagram.
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pot luck
ce qui est disponible ou se produit par hasard
Meaning
whatever is available or happens by chance
Example
Let’s take **pot luck** and eat at that new café.
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Pour your heart out
Exprimer tous ses sentiments honnêtement.
Meaning
To express all your feelings honestly.
Example
She **poured her heart out** to her best friend.
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Power behind the throne
une personne ou un groupe qui a une influence cachée ou indirecte sur le leadership
Meaning
A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership
Example
The chief advisor is often considered the **power behind the throne**.
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power play
un mouvement stratégique pour gagner ou maintenir le contrôle
Meaning
a strategic move to gain or maintain control
Example
The alliance between the two countries is seen as a **power play**.
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Practice makes perfect
Plus vous pratiquez, mieux vous devenez.
Meaning
The more you practice, the better you become.
Example
**Practice makes perfect**, so keep trying.
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practice what you preach
agir selon les conseils que l'on donne aux autres
Meaning
to act according to the advice you give to others
Example
If you want others to be kind, you need to **practice what you preach**.
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predictive analytics
utiliser des données et des algorithmes statistiques pour prévoir les résultats futurs
Meaning
using data and statistical algorithms to forecast future outcomes
Example
With **predictive analytics**, we can forecast market trends with high accuracy.
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predictive modeling
une technique utilisée en IA pour prédire les tendances futures en se basant sur des données historiques
Meaning
a technique used in AI to predict future trends based on historical data
Example
The use of **predictive modeling** helps companies plan better for the future.
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press ahead
continuer avec détermination malgré les obstacles
Meaning
to continue with determination despite obstacles
Example
Let’s **press ahead** even if the timeline shifts.
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prodigal son
une personne qui quitte sa maison et revient repentie après avoir gaspillé des richesses ou des opportunités
Meaning
a person who leaves home and returns repentant after wasting wealth or opportunities
Example
After years abroad, he returned home like **the prodigal son**.