Expressions anglaises pour "Gratitude et Ingratitude"

Plongez dans les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant la gratitude et l'ingratitude, comme "mettre un mot pour" et "regarder un cheval donné dans la bouche".

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to [thank] {one's} lucky stars [Phrase]

to feel really grateful, particularly because something dangerous or unpleasant did not happen

Ex: After narrowly avoiding a car accident , she thanked her lucky stars that she had been paying attention to the road .

to [count] {one's} blessings [Phrase]

to try to appreciate and cherish all the good things one has in one's life

Ex: In times of hardship , it 's essential to count your blessings and remember the good things in your life .

to [bite] the hand that [feed] {sb} [Phrase]

to be ungrateful to the person who has helped one by mistreating or betraying them

Ex: After his parents sacrificed so much to support his education , he bit the hand that fed him by dropping out of school .

to [look] a gift horse in the mouth [Phrase]

to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude

Ex: When his neighbor offered a ride to the airport , he decided not to look a gift horse in the mouth and gladly accepted the help .

to [make] {sth} count [Phrase]

to use something in the most effective or productive way

Ex: As the team captain, she urged her teammates to make every play count in the championship game.

to [put] in a (good|) word for {sb} [Phrase]

to talk highly of someone as a way of helping them get an advantage, such as succeeding in a job interview

Ex: She decided to put in a good word for her talented friend when the company had a job opening in the marketing department.

to [take] {sb/sth} for granted [Phrase]

ne faire aucun cas de

Ex: He didn't realize he had taken his friend's loyalty for granted until their friendship began to deteriorate.

Interactions
Aide et Support	Aide et Assistance	Éloges et Bon Traitement	Mauvais Traitements et Inconduite
Gratitude et Ingratitude	Sympathy	Enmity	Retaliation
Tirer parti	Trahison	Abus et Manipulation	Blagues et Farces
Moquerie et Ridicule