Influence et Implication - Involvement

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant l'implication avec des exemples comme "se laisser entraîner dans" et "jouer les trouble-fêtes".

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to [get|be] caught up in {sth} [Phrase]

to involuntarily become deeply involved or invested in something

Ex: She got caught up in a heated debate at work and ended up spending hours discussing the issue with her colleagues .

in on the ground floor [Phrase]

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Ex: John was lucky to be in on the ground floor of the startup company , and now he 's a major shareholder as it flourishes .

to [be|get] caught in the crossfire [Phrase]

to unintentionally become a part of an argument other people are having

Ex: As a neutral mediator, she often finds herself caught in the crossfire between two feuding departments, trying to find common ground.

in bed with {sb/sth} [Phrase]

being involved with other people, groups, organizations, etc.

Ex: The company 's shady financial dealings revealed they were in bed with corrupt officials , leading to a major scandal .

to [be] up to {one's} (ears|eyes|neck) in {sth} [Phrase]

to be involved with something that is too challenging or demanding for one to handle

Ex: With all the upcoming exams and projects , I 'm up to my ears in work right now .

on the case [Phrase]

used when a specific task or a particular situation is being dealt with

Ex: Management is on the case now , and it looks as if things will return to normal soon .

a (piece|slice) of the action [Phrase]

tendency to take part in an activity started by someone else to receive a share of its profits

Ex: He 's always eager to get a slice of the action whenever there 's a new startup opportunity in the tech industry .

to [be] in for [Phrase]

to be prepared or anticipating a specific event, situation, or consequence, whether positive or negative.

Ex: With those dark clouds on the horizon , it looks like we 're in for a heavy rainstorm .

on hand [Phrase]

used to say that something must be addressed and handled

Ex: With the growing number of customer complaints , it 's clear that we have a serious issue on hand that needs immediate attention .

to [put|stick|get] {one's} [oar] in [Phrase]

to offer one's unwanted opinion or advice

Ex: I was trying to resolve the issue with my coworkers , but my manager decided to put their oar in , making the situation even more complicated .

to [poke|stick] {one's} nose (into|in) {sth} [Phrase]

to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: I wish my neighbor would stop poking her nose into my personal life ; it 's none of her concern .

the ball [is] in {one's} court [phrase]

used to tell someone that it depends on them to make a certain decision or to take a specified action

Ex: I've done everything I can to resolve the issue with the client, and now the ball is in their court to decide whether they want to proceed with the project.

to [have] a finger in the pie [Phrase]

to be involved or have influence in a particular matter or situation

Ex: Sarah always seems to have a finger in the pie when it comes to organizing events at the office .

to [have] a finger in every pie [Phrase]

to have a tendency to share or become involved in everything

Ex: Sarah ca n't resist getting involved in every project at work ; she has a finger in every pie in the office .

to [get] {one's} hands dirty [Phrase]

to become involved in an activity or event that is unpleasant or morally questionable, often requiring one to engage in dishonest or unethical behavior

Ex: Despite being the CEO , Jane is n't afraid to get her hands dirty by actively participating in problem-solving sessions with the production team .

the meat in the sandwich [Phrase]

someone who is caught between two individuals or groups who are having a fight or argument

Ex: As the team leader , Sarah found herself as the meat in the sandwich , reconciling differences between two feuding coworkers .

to [play] gooseberry [Phrase]

to be in the company of two people who prefer to be alone, particularly a romantic couple

Ex: When Mark 's friends invited him to a cozy dinner , he realized he was playing gooseberry as they celebrated their anniversary .

Influence et Implication
Avoir un effet	La raison pour laquelle	Résultats & Conséquences	Persuasion
Renversement d'une situation	Change	Involvement	Non-implication
Ending	Importance & Non-importance	Priority	Éléments principaux