Influence et Implication - Importance & Non-importance

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais concernant l'importance et l'inexistence, comme "fausse piste" et "prendre une grande importance".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

a matter of life and death

[Phrase]

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.

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big deal

[nom]

something of high priority or special importance

une grande affaire, quelque chose d'important

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.L'annonce a fait **un gros coup** dans les médias.

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crying need

[nom]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

besoin criant, nécessité urgente

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored a crying need for food assistance and support .La crise croissante de la faim dans la région a souligné un **besoin criant** d'aide alimentaire et de soutien.

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to loom large

[Phrase]

to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected to loom large in the upcoming election campaign.

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to make the world go around

[Phrase]

to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.

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meat on the bone

[Phrase]

extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative, and there's substantial meat on the bone for additional features and improvements.

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larger than life

[Phrase]

(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.

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a dime a dozen

[Phrase]

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city, hamburgers are a dime a dozen.

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for the birds

[Phrase]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time; it was just for the birds.

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hill of beans

[Phrase]

something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics, the loss of a single job is often considered a hill of beans.

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little frog in a big pond

[Phrase]

a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.

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odds and ends

[Phrase]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to collect odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs.

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third wheel

[nom]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

le troisième roue, la cinquième roue du carrosse

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips ; it 's like they forget I 'm even there .Je déteste être la **cinquième roue du carrosse** lors de leurs voyages en voiture; c'est comme s'ils oubliaient que je suis même là.

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no laughing matter

[Phrase]

something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.

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red herring

[nom]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

fausse piste, diversion

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .Les théories du complot qui circulent en ligne sont souvent remplies de **fausses pistes** pour induire le public en erreur et créer la confusion.

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to small potatoes

[Phrase]

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance, a million dollars can sometimes be considered small potatoes.

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chopped liver

[nom]

a very insignificant individual or thing

quatrième roue du carrosse, peau de balle

Ex: " He always brags about his accomplishments , but when it 's my turn to share , he acts as if I 'm chopped liver.Il se vante toujours de ses réalisations, mais quand c'est mon tour de partager, il agit comme si j'étais **de la chair à pâté**.

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