Décrire les Gens - Goût & Volonté

Explorez les idiomes anglais liés au goût et à la volonté, y compris "trou de lapin" et "labour d'amour".

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to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way [Phrase]

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

Ex: Despite objections from his colleagues , David had his way and implemented his innovative ideas , which turned out to be a great success .

to {not} be (caught|seen) dead [Phrase]

used for saying that someone strongly refuses to participate in or be associated with something, often due to strong dislike, embarrassment, or a sense of moral objection

Ex: Amy was passionate about environmental conservation and would n't be caught dead using single-use plastic products .

{one's} cup of tea [Phrase]

a type of activity, subject, etc. that one is very good at or enjoys very much

Ex: Classical music is just not my cup of tea .

to [be] {one's} scene [Phrase]

to be something that one is interested in

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to [be] in for a treat [Phrase]

to tell someone that they are really about to enjoy something

Ex: If you have n't tried the new restaurant in town yet , you 're in for a treat .

at {one's} pleasure [Phrase]

used for saying that someone can do something whenever and however they want

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labor of love [Phrase]

a task that is done only for the sake of one's pleasure and not for any rewards of any kind

Ex: Writing her novel was a labor of love , and she did n’t mind the long hours spent on it .

to [feast] {one's} eyes on {sb/sth} [Phrase]

to observe someone or something with a great sense of pleasure or fulfillment

Ex: The art gallery was full of stunning paintings, and I couldn't help but feast my eyes on each one.

rabbit hole [nom]

trou de lapin

Ex: After watching one video on YouTube , I fell down the rabbit hole and spent hours watching videos on the same topic .

Après avoir regardé une vidéo sur YouTube, je suis tombé dans le terrier du lapin et j'ai passé des heures à regarder des vidéos sur le même sujet.

to [do] as {sb} [please] [Phrase]

to perform any activity in the way that one prefers, paying no attention to what others might say or think about one

Ex: They will do as they please , unburdened by societal expectations .

to [do] {one's} own thing [Phrase]

to do whatever makes one happy or satisfied, without caring about other's opinions

Ex: Even though others may disapprove , he remains determined to do his own thing and pursue his passion for art .

to [turn] {one's} [nose] up [Phrase]

to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Despite the offer of a generous salary , John turned his nose up at the job offer because it did n't align with his career goals .

to [have] an eye for {sth} [Phrase]

to naturally be good at noticing, judging, or appreciating something, particularly a thing's value or a person's talents

Ex: She has an eye for interior design and can transform any space into something beautiful .

to [make|pull] a [face] at {sb/sth} [Phrase]

faire une grimace

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to [scratch] (the|this|that) itch [Phrase]

to fulfill one's need or desire for something

Ex: After months of studying, I have a strong desire to dance. I'm going to scratch this itch and take a salsa class.

{sb} (can|could) take it or leave it [phrase]

used to say that someone is indifferent about having, eating, seeing, or doing something

Ex: Alex was offered a job opportunity, but it's not something he's passionate about. He could take it or leave it.

too much like hard work [Phrase]

(of an activity) too time consuming or requiring a lot of effort to be done or completed

Ex: Cleaning the entire house by herself felt too much like hard work for Emily , so she decided to hire a professional cleaning service .

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