Chapter 1 Idiomatic Expressions Flashcards

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1
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to be sensible

A

avoir la tête sur les épaules

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2
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I can’t help it.

A

C’est plus fort que moi.

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3
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it’s no picnic

A

ce n’est pas de tout repos

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4
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to say what’s on your mind

A

dire ce qu’on a sur le cœur

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5
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hastily

A

en quatrième vitesse

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6
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to be on the same wavelength

A

être sur la même longueur d’onde

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7
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They’re constantly on my case.

A

Ils ne me lâchent plus

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8
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They’re on my back.

A

Ils sont sur mon dos

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9
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to get on like a house on fire

A

s’entendre comme les doigts de la main

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10
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to fight like cats and dogs

A

s’entendre comme chien et chat

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11
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to turn a deaf ear

A

faire la sourde oreille

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12
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to elbow one’s way through

A

jouer des coudes

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13
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to let out some steam, to release/relieve the pressure

A

relâcher la pression

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14
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to exude a joy for life

A

respirer la joie de vivre

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15
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to travel far and wide

A

voyager par monts et par vaux

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