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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To be on the same wavelength

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Être sur la même longueur d’onde

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7
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They’re constantly on my case

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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

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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

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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