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idiom
time will tell
l'avenir révélera le résultat
Meaning
the future will reveal the outcome
Example
**Time will tell** whether this was the right decision.
idiom
time's up
le temps pour quelque chose ou quelqu'un est terminé
Meaning
the time for something or someone has ended
Example
You have to finish the test now. **Time's up**!
phrasal-verb
tinker around with
faire de petits ajustements de manière expérimentale
Meaning
to make small adjustments in an experimental way
Example
We **tinker around with** the app design after each user interview.
idiom
tip of the hat
un geste d'appréciation ou de respect
Meaning
a gesture of appreciation or respect
Example
A **tip of the hat** to everyone who made this event possible.
idiom
tip of the iceberg
une petite partie d'un problème beaucoup plus grand
Meaning
a small part of a much bigger problem
Example
The data error we found is just the **tip of the iceberg**.
idiom
tip off
prévenir ou informer secrètement quelqu’un
Meaning
to secretly give information or a warning
Example
A neighbor **tipped off** the police about the noise.
phrasal-verb
tip over
tomber accidentellement sur un côté
Meaning
to fall onto one side accidentally
Example
The truck **tipped over** while taking a sharp turn.
phrasal-verb
tire yourself out
se rendre très fatigué, souvent à cause du stress ou du surmenage
Meaning
to make yourself very tired, often due to stress or overwork
Example
He **tired himself out** trying to finish all his tasks in one day.
idiom
to backfire
avoir le résultat opposé de ce qui était prévu
Meaning
to have the opposite result of what was intended
Example
His plan **backfired** and made things worse.
idiom
to bask in the glory
profiter de l'admiration et des louanges des autres après avoir accompli quelque chose de grand
Meaning
to enjoy the admiration and praise from others after achieving something great
Example
He **basked in the glory** of his victory for weeks after the championship.
idiom
to be a sponge for knowledge
absorber des informations avec enthousiasme et avidité
Meaning
to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically
Example
She's **a sponge for knowledge**; she reads every book she can find.
idiom
to be above board
être ouvert et honnête dans ses actions
Meaning
to be open and honest in your actions
Example
His dealings were always **above board**, and everyone trusted him.
idiom
to be ahead of the curve
être plus avancé que les autres
Meaning
to be more advanced than others
Example
Her research was **ahead of the curve** in the field of artificial intelligence.
idiom
to be fair
pour être juste ; utilisé pour introduire une opinion équilibrée ou juste
Meaning
used to introduce a balanced or just opinion
Example
**To be fair**, she did try her best.
idiom
to be honest
utilisé pour exprimer une opinion sincère ou franche
Meaning
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
Example
**To be honest**, I didn’t like the food.
idiom
to be in good shape
être en bonne forme physique et en bonne santé
Meaning
to be physically fit and healthy
Example
She exercises daily to stay **in good shape**.
idiom
To be in someone's corner
soutenir ou défendre quelqu'un
Meaning
To support or defend someone.
Example
Even though they were having disagreements, she was always **in his corner**.
idiom
to be in someone’s good books
être en faveur de quelqu'un
Meaning
to be in favor with someone
Example
If you want to get promoted, you need to be **in the boss’s good books**.
idiom
to be in the doghouse
être dans les ennuis, surtout avec quelqu'un qui vous est cher
Meaning
to be in trouble, especially with someone you care about
Example
After forgetting her birthday, he was definitely **in the doghouse**.
idiom
to be in the same boat
être dans la même situation difficile
Meaning
to be in the same difficult situation
Example
We are all **in the same boat** when it comes to the upcoming project deadline.
idiom
to be in the spotlight
recevoir beaucoup d'attention publique
Meaning
to receive a lot of public attention
Example
The artist has been **in the spotlight** since her latest exhibition.
idiom
to be like family
être aussi proche que des membres de la famille
Meaning
to be as close as family members
Example
My neighbors are **like family** to me.
idiom
to be of one mind
avoir le même avis
Meaning
to have the same opinion
Example
We are **of one mind** about this decision.
idiom
to be on cloud nine
être extrêmement heureux
Meaning
to be extremely happy
Example
She was **on cloud nine** after hearing the good news about her promotion.