Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
the luck of the draw
quelque chose décidé par le hasard
Meaning
something decided by chance
Example
You can’t choose your team; it’s **the luck of the draw**.
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The melting pot
Un endroit où de nombreuses cultures différentes se mélangent
Meaning
A place where many different cultures blend together
Example
New York is often called **the melting pot** of cultures.
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The Midas touch
La capacité de gagner de l’argent ou de réussir dans tout ce qu’on fait.
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
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the moral compass
le sens du bien et du mal d’une personne ou d’une société
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
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The more you know, the less you know
Plus vous apprenez, plus vous réalisez combien vous savez peu de choses.
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
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The more you know, the more you realize you don’t
Plus vous apprenez, plus vous comprenez combien il vous reste à apprendre.
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
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The more, the merrier
Les choses sont plus amusantes ou efficaces avec plus de personnes impliquées.
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
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the naked truth
la vérité complète et sans fard
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
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the next big thing
quelque chose qui deviendra bientôt extrêmement populaire ou réussi
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
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the nuts and bolts
les détails pratiques de base de quelque chose
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed **the nuts and bolts** of the new software project.
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the old school
avoir des croyances ou des méthodes traditionnelles
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
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the pen is mightier than the sword
les mots et la communication ont plus de pouvoir que la violence
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
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the picture of health
une personne qui semble en parfaite santé
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
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the political hot potato
une question controversée que personne ne veut traiter
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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the power behind the throne
une personne qui contrôle ou influence secrètement le leader
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
les personnes ou organisations qui détiennent l'autorité ou le contrôle
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
la vraie valeur de quelque chose ne peut être jugée qu'une fois mise en pratique
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
la chose véritable ou originale
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
utilisé pour dire que tout le monde sait ce qui s'est passé ensuite
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
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the right thing to do
l'action la plus éthique ou morale à prendre
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
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the scales of justice
le système ou symbole représentant l'équité et l'égalité devant la loi
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
Un symbole de honte ou de stigmatisation sociale.
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
apprendre à travers des expériences difficiles dans la vie
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
nouvelles exclusives ou sensationnelles
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.