idioms utiles Flashcards
To hit the headlines !
attention in the media
To meet each other halfway
To reach a mutual compromise.
The elephant in the room
A large, noticeable problem or issue that everyone avoids discussing.
To be at a crossroads
To be in a position where a crucial decision is needed.
To be in a catch-22 situation
To be faced with a situation in which there is no good solution.
To bite the bullet
To face a painful situation
bravely and stoically.
To jump on the bandwagon
To adopt a popular trend or activity.
To play hardball
To act in a stern and
combative manner.
To cut to the chase
To avoid addressing a matter directly
and instead speak evasively.
To go back to square one
To make a fresh start or change behavior for the better.
To not see the wood for the trees
To be focused on trivial details and miss the larger picture.
To beat about the bush
Definition
avoid speaking about a difficult or uncomfortable topic.
To Be on the Fence
To be undecided or uncommitted about something; to not have made a decision.
to have a field day
sorte de liberté, ex trump si Joe die
mouvement populaire
grassroots movement
