Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
hard sell
une approche de vente agressive ou forcée
Meaning
an aggressive or forceful sales approach
Example
Customers today dislike the **hard sell** approach.
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hardwired to do something
être naturellement enclin ou programmé à se comporter d'une certaine manière
Meaning
to be naturally inclined or programmed to behave a certain way
Example
Humans are **hardwired to** seek connection and belonging.
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hash it out
discuter d'un problème en profondeur pour trouver une solution
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution
Example
Let’s sit down and **hash it out** instead of fighting.
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hash out
travailler à travers les détails de quelque chose par discussion
Meaning
to work through the details of something by discussion
Example
They stayed late to **hash out** the final budget cuts.
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hashtag activism
utiliser des hashtags pour soutenir des causes sociales ou politiques en ligne
Meaning
using hashtags to support social or political causes online
Example
**Hashtag activism** can raise awareness but may not lead to real change.
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have a blast
passer un bon moment
Meaning
to have a really good time
Example
We **had a blast** at the concert last night!
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have a bone to pick
avoir une plainte ou un désaccord avec quelqu'un
Meaning
to have a complaint or disagreement with someone
Example
I **have a bone to pick** with you about yesterday’s meeting.
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have a brainwave
avoir soudain une idée brillante
Meaning
to suddenly have a clever idea
Example
I **had a brainwave** and solved the puzzle.
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have a change of heart
changer d'avis
Meaning
to change your opinion or the way you feel about something
Example
She was going to move abroad, but she had **a change of heart**.
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have a chip on your shoulder
être en colère ou rancunier à propos de quelque chose du passé
Meaning
to be angry or resentful about something from the past
Example
He **has a chip on his shoulder** about being rejected.
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have a crush on
avoir un béguin pour quelqu'un
Meaning
to be attracted to someone
Example
I **had a crush on** my classmate in college.
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have a crush on someone
avoir des sentiments romantiques pour quelqu'un, souvent secrètement
Meaning
to have romantic feelings for someone, often secretly
Example
I’ve **had a crush on** her for months.
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have a Eureka moment
réaliser soudainement la solution à un problème
Meaning
to suddenly realize the solution to a problem
Example
I had a **Eureka moment** while fixing the code last night.
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have a falling out
avoir un désaccord ou se disputer avec quelqu'un
Meaning
to have a disagreement or fight with someone
Example
They **had a falling out** over money issues.
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have a good character
être honnête, moral et respectable
Meaning
to be honest, moral, and respectable
Example
He has always **had a good character**, and that’s why people trust him.
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have a good head on one's shoulders
être sensé et intelligent
Meaning
to be sensible and intelligent
Example
She’s only 20, but she **has a good head on her shoulders**.
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have a green thumb
être bon en jardinage
Meaning
to be good at gardening
Example
My mother **has a green thumb** and grows beautiful flowers.
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have a heart
montrer de la compassion ou de la gentillesse
Meaning
to show compassion or kindness
Example
**Have a heart**, he didn’t mean to hurt you.
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have a heart of gold
être très gentil et généreux
Meaning
to be very kind and generous
Example
Everyone loves her because she **has a heart of gold**.
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have a heavy heart
ressentir une profonde tristesse ou peine
Meaning
to feel deep sadness or sorrow
Example
He left the city **with a heavy heart**.
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have a high opinion of yourself
penser que vous êtes très bon ou important
Meaning
to think you are very good or important
Example
He **has a high opinion of himself** after getting the award.
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have a lightbulb moment
une réalisation ou une idée soudaine
Meaning
a sudden realization or idea
Example
When I saw the problem from a different angle, I had a **lightbulb moment**.
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have a lot on one’s plate
avoir beaucoup de responsabilités ou de tâches
Meaning
to have many responsibilities or tasks
Example
She can’t join us tonight; she **has a lot on her plate**.
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have a lump in your throat
avoir une boule dans la gorge à cause d'émotions fortes
Meaning
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
Example
I had **a lump in my throat** when I said goodbye.