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Opinion - Point de vue

Explorez les idiomes anglais concernant les points de vue avec des exemples comme 'mettre des antennes' et 'point discutable'.

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English idioms related to Opinion

used to indicate that one is not giving all the details of what happened but only the main points

Ex: Long story short, the team won the championship in the final seconds of the game .

to ask some questions in order to figure out what someone is thinking of or what their opinion about a particular person or thing is

Ex: The couple putting out feelers to see if any of their friends would be interested in adopting their dog .

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

Ex: Living in a city offers many advantages, such as access to diverse cultures and entertainment options, but the flip side of the coin is that it can also be more expensive and crowded than living in a rural area.

said before using a famous, overused, or made-up phrase

Ex: Reflecting on the unexpected turn of events, she noted, "Life is, to coin a phrase, a roller coaster with its ups and downs."

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Ex: During the town hall meeting, community members were given the opportunity to hold the floor and share their perspectives on the proposed changes to local zoning laws.
or else
[Phrase]

used to imagine how things would be if the situation was different

Ex: You know I really care about youor else I would n’t be here .

used to emphasize that the exact opposite of what is said is true

Ex: Typically , people buy a house and then acquire furniture , but in their case , itthe other way around; they furnished their home before finalizing the purchase .

a situation in which two parties exchange ideas in order to find the best solution or approach to something

Ex: The political debate showcased a give and take of ideas , as candidates discussed various perspectives to address the issues at hand .

to manage to state one's opinions regarding something after or in the middle of someone else's prolonged speech

Ex: At the crowded networking event , I tried to share my experiences with others , but it felt impossible get a word in edgewise with the constant buzz of conversation .

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

patate chaude, sujet épineux

patate chaude, sujet épineux

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into a hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .L'allégation de mauvaise conduite de l'employé est devenue une **patate chaude** pour le service des ressources humaines, nécessitant une manipulation prudente pour éviter des répercussions juridiques.

used before stating a fact that one wants someone to know or remember

Ex: Let me, for the record, make it clear that the research findings were based on extensive data analysis and rigorous methodology.

a subject about which there are different opinions or disagreements

point discutable, point contesté,   	 	sujet controversé, question discutable

point discutable, point contesté, sujet controversé, question discutable

Ex: Arguing about who is responsible for the mistake is a moot point; our priority is fixing it and preventing similar issues in the future .Se disputer pour savoir qui est responsable de l'erreur est un **point discutable** ; notre priorité est de la corriger et d'éviter des problèmes similaires à l'avenir.

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

Ex: Engaging in meaningful conversations with people from diverse backgrounds can expand your mind and widen your understanding of the world.

a state when a person gets too focused on one thing, which can cause them to miss other important things

vision en tunnel, vision étroite

vision en tunnel, vision étroite

Ex: The student's tunnel vision on achieving the highest grades caused them to disregard the importance of personal growth and exploration of other subjects.La **vision en tunnel** de l'étudiant pour obtenir les meilleures notes les a amenés à négliger l'importance de la croissance personnelle et de l'exploration d'autres sujets.

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

Ex: The misunderstanding between the two friends was blown out of proportion, painting their friendship in a bad light.

in a way that highlights someone's positive qualities or capabilities

Ex: The teacher's positive reinforcement and encouragement helped the students view themselves in a good light, boosting their confidence and motivation.
for my money
[Phrase]

used to express one's opinions or beliefs

à mon avis, pour ma part

à mon avis, pour ma part

Ex: For my money, this book is the most thought-provoking and well-written piece of literature I 've read in years .

a temporary state of feeling that causes one to have a particular set of emotions, beliefs, and behaviors toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He approached the task with a frame of mind, determined to overcome any obstacles .

according to one’s opinion

aux yeux de, pour ma part, à mes yeux, en ce qui me concerne

aux yeux de, pour ma part, à mes yeux, en ce qui me concerne

Ex: In the eyes of the child, the world was a magical place.

to have the same thoughts, ideas, opinions, etc. about something

Ex: The project manager emphasized the need for the entire team to read from the same page to maintain consistency in their work.

to express the same opinions or have the same understanding as someone else

Ex: The married couple always know how to sing from the same hymn book, even when they're arguing.
in a nutshell
[Adverbe]

used to summarize or describe something briefly

en bref, en résumé

en bref, en résumé

Ex: The project , in a nutshell, aims to increase efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing costs .Le projet, **en un mot**, vise à augmenter l'efficacité en rationalisant les processus et en réduisant les coûts.
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