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wedge

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v. : “wedge [sth] into [sth]” = enfoncer [qch] dans [qch]
n. : cale (en bois)

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n.: part (de gâteau), quartier

→ thin edge of the wedge = changement mineur qui ouvre la voix vers un développement majeur (intervention État durant une crise → socialisme)

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whelm

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v.: submerger, engloutir, ensevelir, enterrer

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wreak

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v.: causer

→ “wreak havoc on/with [sth]” = faire des ravages, dévaster

→ “wreak revenge (on [sb])” = se venger (sur [qqn]), assouvir sa vengeance

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