Expression Cards: idiom
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the end of the road
le point où le progrès s'arrête; la fin de quelque chose
Meaning
the point where progress stops; the end of something
Example
For us, this is **the end of the road**.
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the final frontier
le dernier ou le plus difficile défi ou domaine d'exploration
Meaning
the last or most difficult challenge or area of exploration
Example
For many scientists, space remains **the final frontier**.
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the fourth estate
la presse ou les médias, considérés comme une force sociale influente
Meaning
the press or news media, considered as an influential societal force
Example
Many believe **the fourth estate** plays a vital role in democracy.
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the glass is half full
voir le côté positif de quelque chose
Meaning
seeing the positive side of something
Example
Try to see **the glass as half full** instead of half empty.
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the going gets tough
quand la situation devient très difficile ou difficile à relever
Meaning
when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging
Example
When **the going gets tough**, the tough get going.
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the grass is always greener on the other side
les autres situations semblent toujours meilleures que les vôtres
Meaning
other situations always seem better than your own
Example
**The grass is always greener on the other side**, but be grateful.
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The greater good
L'idée que les actions doivent être jugées en fonction de la façon dont elles contribuent au bien-être général de la société, plutôt qu'aux intérêts individuels.
Meaning
The idea that actions should be judged based on how much they contribute to the overall well-being of society, rather than individual interests.
Example
In times of crisis, leaders must always think about **the greater good** before making decisions.
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the green-eyed monster
la jalousie personnifiée ou décrite comme une force destructrice
Meaning
jealousy personified or described as a destructive force
Example
Don't let **the green-eyed monster** ruin your friendship.
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the honest truth
la vérité absolue et complète
Meaning
the absolute and complete truth
Example
To tell you **the honest truth**, I didn’t enjoy the trip.
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the human touch
un élément personnel ou émotionnel que la technologie n'a pas
Meaning
a personal or emotional element that technology lacks
Example
Even with AI, customers still appreciate **the human touch** in service.
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the internet of things (IoT)
la connexion des objets du quotidien à Internet pour envoyer et recevoir des données
Meaning
the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data
Example
Smart homes are part of the **internet of things (IoT)**, where devices are interconnected.
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the ivory tower
un lieu ou une situation où l'on est déconnecté des préoccupations pratiques ou du monde réel
Meaning
a place or situation where one is disconnected from practical concerns or the real world
Example
Academics are often accused of living in **the ivory tower**.
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the jury is still out
une décision n'a pas encore été prise
Meaning
a decision has not yet been made
Example
**The jury is still out** on whether the new policy will work.
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the last straw
le dernier problème qui rend une situation insupportable
Meaning
the final problem that makes a situation unbearable
Example
His rude comment was **the last straw** for her.
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the law of supply and demand
une théorie économique qui stipule que le prix d'un bien ou service est déterminé par la disponibilité du produit (offre) et la demande pour celui-ci
Meaning
an economic theory that states that the price of a good or service is determined by the availability of the product (supply) and the demand for it
Example
The **law of supply and demand** dictates that prices will rise if demand outstrips supply.
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the lesser of two evils
le moindre mal de deux mauvaises options
Meaning
the less harmful of two bad options
Example
Voters often choose **the lesser of two evils** during elections.
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the letter of the law
suivre la lettre exacte de la loi
Meaning
following the exact wording of the law
Example
He follows **the letter of the law**, not its spirit.
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the life of the party
une personne vive, divertissante et le centre d'attention lors de rassemblements sociaux
Meaning
a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings
Example
Everyone loves Tom because he’s always **the life of the party**.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
Un signe d'espoir après une longue période de difficulté.
Meaning
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
Example
After months of hard work, we finally saw **the light at the end of the tunnel**.
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the light dawned on someone
quelqu’un comprend soudainement quelque chose
Meaning
someone suddenly understands something
Example
The **light dawned on her** that she had made a mistake.
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the lights are on but nobody’s home
quelqu'un semble actif mais ne pense pas clairement
Meaning
someone appears active but is not thinking clearly
Example
When the AI glitched, it was like **the lights were on but nobody’s home**.
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the lion’s share
la plus grande partie de quelque chose
Meaning
the largest part of something
Example
He took **the lion’s share** of the profits.
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the long arm of the law
le pouvoir et la portée de la loi pour attraper les criminels
Meaning
the power and reach of the law to catch criminals
Example
**The long arm of the law** finally caught the escaped prisoner.
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The longest journey begins with a single step
Toute grande tâche commence par une petite action.
Meaning
Any big task starts with a small action.
Example
Don't worry about the entire project, **the longest journey begins with a single step**.