Expression Cards
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A hard row to hoe
Une tâche ou un défi difficile.
Meaning
A difficult task or challenge.
Example
Getting this project done on time is going to be **a hard row to hoe**.
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a heart of gold
quelqu'un qui est très gentil et attentionné
Meaning
someone who is very kind and caring
Example
She has **a heart of gold**, always helping anyone in need.
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a heart of steel
quelqu'un qui est émotionnellement fort et inflexible
Meaning
someone who is emotionally strong and unyielding
Example
Despite all the challenges, he handled everything with **a heart of steel**.
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a heart-to-heart
une conversation sincère et ouverte
Meaning
a sincere and open conversation
Example
We had **a heart-to-heart** about our future plans.
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a heavy heart
un sentiment de tristesse ou de douleur profonde
Meaning
a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow
Example
She left her hometown with **a heavy heart**.
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a helping hand
quelqu'un qui aide ou assiste les autres
Meaning
someone who helps or assists others
Example
She offered **a helping hand** to the new student in class.
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A hit piece
Une histoire ou un article destiné à nuire à la réputation de quelqu'un, souvent de manière partiale ou injuste.
Meaning
A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way.
Example
The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a **hit piece** on the politician.
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a house divided against itself cannot stand
un groupe ou une organisation divisé dans son opinion ou sa direction ne peut pas réussir
Meaning
a group or organization that is divided in opinion or direction cannot succeed
Example
In a team, **a house divided against itself cannot stand**; everyone needs to agree on the same goal.
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A Jekyll and Hyde
Une personne avec deux côtés très différents de sa personnalité.
Meaning
A person with two very different sides to their personality.
Example
He’s like **a Jekyll and Hyde**—nice one moment and cruel the next.
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a job well done
une tâche accomplie avec grand succès
Meaning
a task completed with great success
Example
The project was completed ahead of schedule, truly **a job well done**.
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a kind heart
une personne qui est généreuse et attentionnée
Meaning
a person who is generous and caring
Example
Her **kind heart** is what makes her loved by everyone.
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a kingmaker
quelqu'un qui a de l'influence sur la sélection ou la nomination d'un leader
Meaning
someone who has influence in the selection or appointment of a leader
Example
The senator has become **a kingmaker** in the current presidential race.
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a labor of love
quelque chose fait par passion, pas pour l'argent
Meaning
something done out of passion, not for money
Example
Building that model train was **a labor of love** for him.
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a law unto oneself
quelqu’un qui agit indépendamment et ignore les règles
Meaning
someone who acts independently and ignores rules
Example
He’s **a law unto himself**, never following company policies.
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a lawyer's brief
un résumé ou énoncé concis d'un argument ou d'une affaire
Meaning
a summary or concise statement of an argument or case
Example
The **lawyer's brief** was submitted to the judge before the trial began.
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A leap of faith
Croire en quelque chose même sans preuve ou témoignage.
Meaning
Believing in something even without evidence or proof.
Example
When she took the job offer, it was truly **a leap of faith**.
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a learning curve
le processus d'apprentissage de quelque chose de nouveau, en particulier celui qui nécessite du temps et des efforts
Meaning
the process of learning something new, especially one that requires time and effort
Example
There was a steep **learning curve** when I first started the project.
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a leopard can't change its spots
quelqu'un ne peut pas changer sa nature ou ses caractéristiques inhérentes
Meaning
someone cannot change their inherent nature or characteristics
Example
No matter how hard he tries, **a leopard can't change its spots**.
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a level playing field
une situation équitable où tout le monde a les mêmes chances
Meaning
a fair situation where everyone has equal chances
Example
We want to create **a level playing field** for all competitors.
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a light at the end of the tunnel
un signe qu'une situation va bientôt s'améliorer ; de l'espoir dans une situation difficile
Meaning
a sign that a situation will improve soon; hope in a difficult situation
Example
After months of hard work, she finally saw **a light at the end of the tunnel**.
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a light bulb moment
un moment d'inspiration ou de réalisation soudaine
Meaning
a moment of sudden inspiration or realization
Example
She had **a light bulb moment** during the meeting.
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a lightbulb moment
une réalisation ou compréhension soudaine
Meaning
a sudden realization or understanding
Example
When I saw the results, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
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a little bird told me
quelqu'un m'a dit quelque chose en secret
Meaning
someone told me something secretly
Example
A **little bird told me** that you got a new job.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Savoir un peu de quelque chose peut conduire à des erreurs.
Meaning
Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes.
Example
**A little knowledge is a dangerous thing** — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert.