Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
a barrel of laughs
quelqu'un ou quelque chose de très drôle ou divertissant
Meaning
someone or something very funny or entertaining
Example
The new comedy show is **a barrel of laughs**.
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A battle of wits
Une compétition ou une situation où les gens utilisent l'intelligence ou la ruse pour se surpasser.
Meaning
A contest or situation where people use intelligence or cleverness to outsmart each other.
Example
The negotiations were a true **battle of wits** between the two leaders.
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a big mouth
une personne qui parle trop ou révèle des secrets
Meaning
a person who talks too much or reveals secrets
Example
Don’t tell Jake, he’s **a big mouth**!
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Il vaut mieux garder ce que l'on a que de risquer de le perdre en cherchant à obtenir quelque chose de mieux.
Meaning
It’s better to hold onto something you have than risk losing it by trying to get something better.
Example
I decided to keep the job offer I already have because **a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush**.
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a bitter pill to swallow
un fait ou une situation désagréable à accepter
Meaning
an unpleasant fact or situation to accept
Example
Losing the championship was **a bitter pill to swallow** for the team.
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a black hole
un endroit ou une situation où les choses sont perdues, jamais retrouvées
Meaning
a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again
Example
The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into **a black hole**.
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a blank canvas
une personne ou une situation qui peut être développée librement
Meaning
a person or situation that can be developed freely
Example
Starting a new project is like working with **a blank canvas**.
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a blank page
un nouveau départ; une opportunité de recommencer
Meaning
a new beginning; an opportunity to start fresh
Example
After graduation, she saw her life as **a blank page** waiting to be written.
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a blank slate
une personne sans connaissance ni expérience préalable
Meaning
a person with no prior knowledge or experience
Example
He came to the school like a **blank slate**.
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a blast from the past
quelque chose qui vous rappelle un moment antérieur
Meaning
something that reminds you of an earlier time
Example
Seeing that old photo album was **a blast from the past**.
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a blessing in disguise
quelque chose qui semble mauvais mais qui donne un bon résultat
Meaning
something that seems bad but results in something good
Example
Losing that job was **a blessing in disguise**.
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A blueprint for success
Un plan ou une stratégie détaillée pour atteindre le succès.
Meaning
A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success.
Example
Hard work and consistency are **a blueprint for success**.
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A blurred line
Une distinction floue entre deux choses
Meaning
An unclear distinction between two things
Example
There’s often **a blurred line** between work and personal life.
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a bolt from the blue
un événement ou une nouvelle soudaine et inattendue
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or news
Example
His resignation came **like a bolt from the blue**.
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a bone of contention
un sujet de désaccord ou de dispute
Meaning
a subject of disagreement or dispute
Example
Money has always been **a bone of contention** between them.
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a bookworm
une personne qui aime lire des livres
Meaning
a person who loves reading books
Example
She’s **a bookworm**; she spends hours in the library.
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a brainwave
une idée ou solution soudaine et brillante
Meaning
a sudden clever idea or solution
Example
I had **a brainwave** and realized how to fix the issue.
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a brave face
faire semblant d'être courageux quand on est en réalité effrayé ou inquiet
Meaning
to pretend to be brave when you are actually scared or worried
Example
She put on **a brave face** despite feeling nervous inside.
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a breakthrough
une découverte ou réalisation significative en science ou en recherche
Meaning
a significant discovery or achievement in science or research
Example
The team made **a breakthrough** in cancer research.
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a breath of fresh air
quelque chose de nouveau et rafraîchissant
Meaning
something new and refreshing
Example
Her positive attitude is **a breath of fresh air** in the office.
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a bridge too far
une tentative ou un objectif trop ambitieux ou impossible à réaliser
Meaning
an attempt or goal that is too ambitious or impossible to achieve
Example
The proposal to negotiate with all the countries at once was **a bridge too far**.
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A bright future awaits
De bonnes choses arrivent
Meaning
good things are coming ahead
Example
Despite the challenges, a **bright future awaits** you.
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A bright future lies ahead
il y a de l'espoir pour réussir dans le futur
Meaning
there is hope for success in the future
Example
With his talent and hard work, **a bright future lies ahead** for him.
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A bright idea
complètement ennuyé ou irrité par quelque chose
Meaning
a clever or innovative idea
Example
She came up with a **bright idea** for the new marketing campaign.