Headway - Advanced - The Last Word (Unit 7)

*** used to refer to the good part of something that is mostly bad

se dérider

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

attendre un instant

positif

to manage to keep one's spirit and stay hopeful in the face of challenges and hardships

regarder derrière soi

used to suggest that when something is obtained or achieved easily, it is often lost or wasted just as easily

qui ne risque rien n'a rien

quelque chose qui profite finalement à quelqu'un

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

mieux vaut tard que jamais

used to imply that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and that one should not be discouraged by failure but instead use it as an opportunity for growth and improvement

plus de chance la prochaine fois

résoudre

to physically harm someone by an aggressive act like beating

ce qui est fait est fait