Opinion - Désaccord ou Désapprobation

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant le désaccord ou la désapprobation avec des exemples comme "croiser le fer" et "tollé général".

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hard pass

[Phrase]

a very firm rejection of something, particularly an offer

Ex: His suggestion to host the party at his place received hard pass due to its small size and lack of amenities .

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no dice

[Interjection]

used to say that one has no chance in achieving success or is out of luck when trying to do something

pas de chance, rien à faire

Ex: I floated the idea of retiring early to my spouse but they said no dice since our savings wouldn't support it.J'ai évoqué l'idée de prendre une retraite anticipée auprès de mon conjoint, mais ils ont dit **pas question** puisque nos économies ne le permettraient pas.

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I beg to differ

[phrase]

used to politely express disagreement with what has just been stated

je ne suis pas de votre avis

Ex: I think the new trend is ridiculous.

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thumbs down

[nom]

used to indicate failure or disapproval

ne pas aimer, refuser

Ex: When I asked her opinion of the restaurant , she promptly gave it thumbs down for small portions and dull food .Quand je lui ai demandé son avis sur le restaurant, elle a rapidement donné un **pouce vers le bas** pour les petites portions et la nourriture fade.

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with (all due) respect

[Phrase]

used to politely express complete disagreement

avec tout le respect que je vous dois, sauf votre respect

Ex: With respect, I think you ’re wrong .

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at odds

[Phrase]

(of opinions) in complete disagreement with each other

en désaccord

Ex: The committee members at odds over the proposed changes to the policy , highlighting differing perspectives on the matter .

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pearl of wisdom

[Phrase]

a valuable piece of advice or knowledge gained through experience

Ex: The self-help book promised to offer readers numerous pearls of wisdom to navigate the challenges of personal growth and success.

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to have another thing coming

[Phrase]

to say that someone's opinion or judgment is completely wrong

Ex: If they expect us to agree without any discussion, they have another thing coming; we need to address our concerns first.

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all wet

[Phrase]

used to describe something or someone as completely mistaken or incorrect

Ex: Don't trust his directions; he's all wet about the location of the new restaurant—it's on the opposite side of town.

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enough to make a cat laugh

[Phrase]

very strange or shocking, particularly in a way that is hilarious

Ex: The proposal to use rubber chickens as office decorations is enough to make a cat laugh.

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to back the wrong horse

[Phrase]

to support someone who has very little or no chance of success

Ex: Unfortunately for the investors , the company backed the wrong horse with that ill-fated acquisition .

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poles apart

[Phrase]

not having anything or much in common

Ex: The preferences of the team members poles apart when it came to choosing a vacation destination , leading to a lengthy debate .

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to each one's own

[phrase]

used to say that each person has their unique set of preferences and ideologies

Ex: Some enjoy the hustle and bustle of city life, but others find peace in the quiet countryside—to each one's own.

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to draw the line

[Phrase]

to define a limit concerning what action or thing one refuses to do or tolerate

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial draw a line on certain terms to protect your interests and reach a fair agreement .

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to cross swords

[Phrase]

to argue or have a disagreement with someone

croiser le fer avec

Ex: In the courtroom , the attorneys are likely cross swords over the admissibility of certain evidence , leading to a contentious legal battle .

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hue and cry

[Phrase]

a public display of disapproval or anger

Ex: The unjust verdict in the high-profile trial led to a hue and cry for judicial reform .

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to kick up a fuss

[Phrase]

to demonstrate one's anger or objection loudly, often in public

Ex: Realizing the error in the billing statement, the customer had to kick up a fuss to rectify the overcharge on their account.

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nothing doing

[Interjection]

used as a firm refusal to something, particularly to someone's request

Pas question, Rien à faire

Ex: The proposal to relocate the office to a remote location was met with a unanimous "nothing doing " from the employees .La proposition de déplacer le bureau vers un endroit éloigné a été accueillie par un **refus catégorique** unanime des employés.

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to sing a different tune

[Phrase]

to talk or act differently because of a change in opinion, behavior, or attitude, especially one that happens abruptly

changer de refrain, changer d'avis

Ex: When faced with criticism for their pricing strategy , the company sang a different song, promising to review and adjust their prices .

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sticking point

[nom]

a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made

pierre d'achoppement

Ex: The potential merger faced a sticking point when the two companies could n't agree on the leadership structure of the combined entity .La fusion potentielle a rencontré un **point d'achoppement** lorsque les deux entreprises n'ont pas pu s'entendre sur la structure de direction de l'entité combinée.

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flip side

[Phrase]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

Ex: flip side of taking on more responsibility at work is the increased stress and pressure .

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