Idioms Flashcards

(21 cards)

1
Q

to be able to assume a lot of responsibilities

A

avoir les epaules 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 possibilites

A

se conjuger a l’infini

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4
Q

to turn a blind eye to

A

fermer les yeux a

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5
Q

Count me in!

A

Je suis partant/e

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6
Q

to put everyone in the same basket

A

mettre tout le monde dans le meme panier

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7
Q

to get up to date

A

se mettre a la page

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8
Q

to have a lot in common

A

avoir des atomes crochus

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9
Q

to sit idly by

A

rester les bras croises

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10
Q

to fall through

A

tomber a l’eau

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11
Q

to get along with

A

faire bon menage

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12
Q

to make a fuss

A

faire des chichis

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13
Q

it’s a no-brainer

A

il n’y a pas photo

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14
Q

to be a stickler for smth

A

etre a cheval sur quelque chose

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15
Q

to be on the verge of

A

etre a deux doigts de

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16
Q

get straight to the point

A

ne pas y aller par 4 chemins

17
Q

to watch one’s step/be on best behaviour

A

se tenir a carreau

18
Q

to tone it down/make comprimises

A

mettre de l’eau dans son vin

19
Q

to start again with enthusiasm/vigour

A

repartir comme en quatorze

20
Q

to be a whole different ball game

A

etre une autre paire de manche

21
Q

to have a lot on one’s plate

A

avoir du pain sur la planche