Chapter 9 Idiomatic Expressions Flashcards

1
Q

to have broad shoulders/ to be able to assume a lot of responsibilities

A

avoir les épaules larges

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2
Q

It is a big deal; It’s not easy.

A

Ce n’est pas une mince affaire.

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3
Q

to have endless possibilities

A

se conjuger à l’infini

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4
Q

to give a bit of help

A

donner un petit coup de pouce

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5
Q

to give (somebody) a hand

A

donner un coup de main

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6
Q

to turn a blind eye to

A

fermer les yeux sur

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7
Q

to shoot up; to soar

A

grimper en flèche

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8
Q

Count me in!

A

Je suis partant/e !

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9
Q

to put everyone in the same basket

A

mettre tout le monde dans le même panier

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10
Q

to get up to date

A

se mettre à la page

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11
Q

to sit idly by

A

rester les bras croisés

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12
Q

to stay on the right path

A

rester sur le droit chemin

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