Idioms Flashcards

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C’est la goutte d’eau qui fait déborder le vase

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It’s the last straw (that breaks the camel’s back)

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Sortir des sentiers battus

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To think outside the box

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Faire de la place (à)

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To make room for

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lever le rideau sur, révéler

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to peel back the curtain on

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être un fervent défenseur de

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to be a staunch supporter of

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définir l’ambiance pour un changement

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to set the bar for a change

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être paralysé de douleur

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to be stunned with grief

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