Vie Quotidienne - Repos & Détente

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant le repos et la détente, comme 'chasser les toiles d'araignée' et 'sentir les roses'.

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to [kick] {one's} feet up [Phrase]

to lie on a sofa, bed, etc. in order to become less tense or anxious

Ex: After such a long week , all I wanted to do for the evening was kick my feet up and watch some movies with a big bowl of popcorn .

to [smell] the roses [Phrase]

to take moment to relax and appreciate what life has to offer, particularly when one is feeling overwhelmed

Ex: You 've been working so hard lately ; it 's time to take a break and smell the roses .

second wind [nom]

second souffle

Ex: She gained a second wind during the campaign and turned the opinion polls around .

Elle a obtenu un second souffle pendant la campagne et a renversé les sondages d'opinion.

to [catch] {one's} breath [Phrase]

to put an stop to any activity one was doing in order to take a short break and relax a bit

Ex: After sprinting to catch the train , I needed to sit down and catch my breath .

to [max] and [relax] [Phrase]

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

Ex: After a day of back-to-back meetings, I like to max and relax by going for a long run in the park.

to [recharge] {one's} batteries [Phrase]

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: Right now , I am recharging my batteries with a cup of tea and a good book .

to [stretch] {one's} legs [Phrase]

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: During the long flight , it 's essential to stretch your legs to prevent discomfort and maintain circulation .

to [let] {oneself} go [Phrase]

to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions

Ex: She lets herself go and dances freely at the party , expressing her joy without concern for how others perceive her .

to [let] {one's} hair down [Phrase]

to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: After the intense week at work , she could n't wait to let her hair down and enjoy a relaxing weekend .

to [blow|clear] away the cobwebs [Phrase]

to refresh oneself, usually by going outside or doing some physical activities

Ex: Simple childhood memories have a way of clearing the cobwebs away.

(ready|fit) to drop [Phrase]

fully drained of strength and energy

Ex: I've been shopping all day with Judy. I'm ready to drop!

to [breathe] a sigh of relief [Phrase]

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

Ex: After days of uncertainty , they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief .

Vie Quotidienne
Appetite	Boire & Fumer	Nourriture & Faim	Se soulager
Repos & Détente	Sleep	Amusement & Divertissement	Sourire et rire
Communication	Socializing	Expérimentation & Exploration	Habitude & Routine
Loisirs & Divertissement