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idiom
wear the crown
être dans une position de leadership ou de pouvoir
Meaning
to be in a position of leadership or power
Example
It's not easy to **wear the crown** and handle all responsibilities.
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wear the pants
être la personne qui contrôle ou prend des décisions dans une famille
Meaning
to be the person who controls or makes decisions in a family
Example
Everyone knows she **wears the pants** in the house.
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Wear your heart on your sleeve
Montrer ouvertement vos émotions ou sentiments.
Meaning
To openly show your emotions or feelings.
Example
He **wears his heart on his sleeve**, so you always know how he feels.
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weather the storm
surmonter une situation difficile
Meaning
to survive a difficult situation
Example
Our company managed to **weather the storm** during the crisis.
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weed out
retirer des personnes ou des choses non désirées
Meaning
to remove unwanted people or things
Example
The editor **weeded out** the mistakes before publishing.
phrasal-verb
weigh against
comparer différentes opinions avant d'exprimer la vôtre
Meaning
to compare different opinions before expressing your own
Example
Before responding, I’d like to **weigh against** all the arguments made.
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weigh in
donner son avis dans une discussion
Meaning
to give an opinion in a discussion
Example
Experts will **weigh in** on the proposal tomorrow.
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weigh in on
partager une opinion sur un sujet
Meaning
to share an opinion about a topic
Example
The moderator asked experts to **weigh in on** the policy changes.
phrasal-verb
weigh in with
contribuer une opinion ou un conseil
Meaning
to contribute an opinion or advice
Example
Directors **weigh in with** fresh perspectives near the end of the meeting.
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weigh the pros and cons
considérer les avantages et les inconvénients avant de prendre une décision
Meaning
to consider the advantages and disadvantages before making a choice
Example
You should **weigh the pros and cons** before quitting your job.
phrasal-verb
weigh up
considérer les avantages et les inconvénients avant de prendre une décision
Meaning
to consider the pros and cons before making a decision
Example
The board had to **weigh up** the risks before cutting more jobs.
idiom
weigh your options
considérer différentes possibilités avant de décider
Meaning
to consider different possibilities before deciding
Example
You should **weigh your options** before buying the car.
idiom
well-oiled machine
quelque chose qui fonctionne de manière fluide et efficace
Meaning
something that operates smoothly and efficiently
Example
Our engineering team runs like a **well-oiled machine**.
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What’s done is done
il ne sert à rien de s'inquiéter des erreurs du passé.
Meaning
There is no point in worrying about past mistakes.
Example
We can’t change the past, so **what’s done is done**.
idiom
whatever floats your boat
fais ce qui te rend heureux ou t'intéresse
Meaning
do whatever makes you happy or interested
Example
If you enjoy watching paint dry, **whatever floats your boat**.
idiom
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Adapte-toi aux coutumes de l'endroit où tu te trouves
Meaning
Adapt to the customs of the place you are visiting
Example
When traveling abroad, it's wise to **do as the Romans do**.
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when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
tirer le meilleur parti d’une mauvaise situation
Meaning
make the best out of a bad situation
Example
She lost her job but decided to **make lemonade** by starting her own business.
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when one door closes, another opens
lorsqu'une opportunité est perdue, une autre se présente
Meaning
when one opportunity is lost, another appears
Example
Don’t be upset about the rejection—**when one door closes, another opens**.
idiom
when pigs fly
quelque chose qui n’arrivera jamais
Meaning
something that will never happen
Example
He'll clean his room **when pigs fly**.
idiom
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Les personnes fortes continuent à travailler dur même dans les difficultés.
Meaning
Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties.
Example
**When the going gets tough, the tough get going** — never lose hope.
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When there’s a will, there’s a way
Si vous êtes déterminé, vous trouverez un moyen d’atteindre votre objectif.
Meaning
If you are determined, you can find a way to achieve your goal.
Example
**When there’s a will, there’s a way**, and he proved it by finishing the race.
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When there’s life, there’s hope
Tant qu'il y a de la vie, il y a de l'espoir.
Meaning
As long as you are alive, there is a chance for improvement.
Example
Don’t give up—**when there’s life, there’s hope**.
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where there’s a will, there’s a way
quand on veut, on peut
Meaning
if you are determined, you can find a solution
Example
**Where there’s a will, there’s a way**—you can do it!
phrasal-verb
whip up
préparer rapidement un repas
Meaning
to quickly prepare a meal
Example
She can **whip up** a healthy salad in minutes.