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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 situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

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

something of high priority or special importance

une grande affaire, quelque chose d'important

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.

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

besoin criant, nécessité urgente

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.

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

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

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.

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 meat on the bone for additional features and improvements .

(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.

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 a dime a dozen.

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 for the birds.

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 hill of beans.

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.

various small things that have no importance or value

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

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

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.

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

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

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

fausse piste, diversion

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.

a person or thing of small importance

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

a very insignificant individual or thing

quatrième roue du carrosse, peau de balle

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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