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idiom
under the pump
être sous une pression ou un stress important
Meaning
to be under a lot of pressure or stress
Example
The team has been **under the pump** to meet the project deadline.
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under the radar
non remarqué ou non détecté
Meaning
unnoticed or undetected
Example
He stayed **under the radar** during the investigation.
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Under the spotlight
Recevoir de l'attention publique ou de l'examen.
Meaning
Receiving public attention or scrutiny.
Example
The editor has been **under the spotlight** after the controversial article.
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under the stars
en plein air, dehors, surtout la nuit
Meaning
in the open air, outside, especially at night
Example
We slept **under the stars** by the lake.
idiom
under the table
fait secrètement ou de manière malhonnête, souvent impliquant de l'argent
Meaning
done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money
Example
He was paid **under the table** to avoid taxes.
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under the weather
se sentir mal ou indisposé
Meaning
feeling ill or unwell
Example
I didn’t go to work because I felt **under the weather**.
idiom
Unicorn company
Une startup évaluée à plus d'un milliard de dollars.
Meaning
A startup valued at over one billion dollars.
Example
Becoming a **unicorn company** is every founder’s dream.
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united we stand, divided we fall
les gens sont plus forts quand ils travaillent ensemble
Meaning
people are stronger when they work together
Example
Remember, **united we stand, divided we fall**.
phrasal-verb
unwind with
se détendre en faisant quelque chose d'agréable
Meaning
to relax by doing something enjoyable
Example
I usually **unwind with** some music after dinner.
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up against the wall
être dans une situation très difficile ou désespérée
Meaning
to be in a very difficult or desperate situation
Example
The company is **up against the wall** financially after the recent losses.
B2 idiom
up in the air
Incertain ou indécis
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided
Example
The plans for the project are still up in the air.
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up to speed
avoir les dernières informations ou être complètement informé
Meaning
to have the latest information or be fully informed
Example
I’ll get you **up to speed** on the new system tomorrow.
phrasal-verb
upgrade to
passer à une version plus récente ou meilleure de quelque chose
Meaning
to change to a newer or better version of something
Example
Users are encouraged to **upgrade to** the latest version of the software.
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upgrade your mindset
adapter sa façon de penser aux changements modernes ou à l'innovation
Meaning
to adapt one’s thinking for modern changes or innovation
Example
In the age of AI, it’s vital to **upgrade your mindset**.
idiom
upgrade your thinking
améliorer votre processus de pensée ou votre état d'esprit
Meaning
to improve your thought process or mindset
Example
To adapt to AI trends, you must **upgrade your thinking**.
phrasal-verb
upload to
transférer des données ou des fichiers d'un appareil local à un serveur ou à Internet
Meaning
to transfer data or files from a local device to a server or the internet
Example
You can **upload to** Google Drive for easy sharing.
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upload your brain
transférer ou stocker ses pensées, ses connaissances ou sa conscience numériquement
Meaning
to transfer or store one’s thoughts, knowledge, or consciousness digitally
Example
One day we might be able to **upload our brain** into the cloud.
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upload your thoughts
exprimer ou partager ses idées en ligne
Meaning
to express or share one’s ideas online
Example
People love to **upload their thoughts** on social media.
phrasal-verb
use less of
diminuer la quantité de quelque chose que vous utilisez
Meaning
to decrease the amount of something you use
Example
Try to **use less of** water while washing dishes.
phrasal-verb
use sparingly
utiliser quelque chose en petites quantités ou de manière limitée
Meaning
to use something in small or limited amounts
Example
Please **use** the office supplies **sparingly** until the next order arrives.
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use up
consommer quelque chose complètement
Meaning
to consume something completely
Example
We’ve **used up** all the printer paper already.
idiom
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.
phrasal-verb
value differences
respecter et apprécier ce qui rend les gens uniques
Meaning
to respect and appreciate what makes people unique
Example
We should **value differences** as they make our workplace stronger.
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veer off
changer soudainement de direction
Meaning
to suddenly change direction
Example
The conversation **veered off** into weekend plans.