Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
use up
consommer quelque chose complètement
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
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user journey
l'expérience complète qu'un utilisateur a avec une marque ou un produit
Meaning
the complete experience a user has with a brand or product
Example
Mapping the **user journey** helps improve customer satisfaction.
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veer off
changer soudainement de direction
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.
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viral content
Contenu qui se propage rapidement sur Internet, généralement via les réseaux sociaux.
Meaning
Content that spreads rapidly across the internet, usually through social media.
Example
The video went **viral** after being shared on Facebook.
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virus of doubt
un sentiment d’incertitude qui se propage rapidement
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty that spreads quickly
Example
A **virus of doubt** spread after the project delay.
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visionary leader
un dirigeant avec une vision claire de l’avenir
Meaning
a leader with a clear vision for the future
Example
Steve Jobs was considered a **visionary leader** for his innovative ideas.
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vote down
rejeter quelque chose en votant contre
Meaning
to reject something by voting against it
Example
The board may **vote down** the new proposal.
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vote with one’s feet
montrer son désaveu en partant ou en ne participant pas
Meaning
to show disapproval by leaving or not participating
Example
Many citizens **voted with their feet** by not attending the rally.
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wait and see
être patient jusqu'à ce que quelque chose devienne clair
Meaning
to be patient until something becomes clear
Example
Let’s **wait and see** what happens next.
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Wait for the dust to settle
Attendez que la situation devienne claire ou calme.
Meaning
Wait until a situation becomes clear or calm.
Example
Let’s **wait for the dust to settle** before making a decision.
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wait in the wings
être prêt à prendre la relève ou intervenir lorsque nécessaire
Meaning
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
Example
The assistant manager was **waiting in the wings** for a promotion.
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wake up to
prendre conscience de quelque chose d'important
Meaning
to become aware of something important
Example
Communities are **waking up to** the impact of noise pollution.
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walk a fine line
trouver un équilibre entre deux choix difficiles ou des côtés opposés
Meaning
to balance between two difficult choices or opposing sides
Example
The diplomat had to **walk a fine line** between honesty and tact.
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walk a tightrope
être dans une situation difficile nécessitant un équilibre délicat
Meaning
to be in a difficult situation requiring careful balance
Example
The manager **walked a tightrope** between the demands of staff and management.
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walk on air
se sentir très heureux
Meaning
to feel very happy
Example
She was **walking on air** after hearing his message.
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walk on eggshells
être très prudent avec ce que vous dites ou faites pour éviter de contrarier quelqu'un
Meaning
to be very careful about what you say or do to avoid upsetting someone
Example
Ever since the argument, I've been **walking on eggshells** around him.
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walk tall
se comporter avec confiance et fierté
Meaning
to behave confidently and proudly
Example
You have every reason to **walk tall** after your success.
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walk with confidence
se déplacer ou agir d'une manière qui montre la croyance en ses capacités
Meaning
to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities
Example
He always **walks with confidence** during his presentations.
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walking on air
se sentir très heureux et excité
Meaning
to feel very happy and excited
Example
After winning the match, he was **walking on air**.
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walking on eggshells
faire très attention pour ne pas fâcher quelqu’un
Meaning
being very careful not to upset someone
Example
I feel like I am **walking on eggshells** around my boss.
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wallflower
une personne timide qui évite les activités sociales
Meaning
a shy person who avoids social activities
Example
She used to be a **wallflower**, but now she’s more confident.
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wander off
marcher sans but ni direction
Meaning
to walk away without purpose or direction
Example
The child **wandered off** while we were shopping.
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wanderlust
un fort désir de voyager et d'explorer le monde
Meaning
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
Example
His **wanderlust** took him to every continent on Earth.
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war of words
une dispute ou un conflit verbal
Meaning
an argument or verbal conflict
Example
The two politicians engaged in a **war of words** on TV.