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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long story short [Phrase]

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

Ex: Long story short , I missed my flight because I overslept .

to [put] out feelers [Phrase]

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 company was putting out feelers about the possibility of relocating to a new city .

the (other|flip|opposite) side of the coin [Phrase]

a different way of thinking or approaching a situation

Ex: On the one hand, going to college can be a great way to advance your career. On the other side of the coin, it can also be a very expensive investment.

to coin a phrase [Phrase]

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

Ex: The politician , in an attempt to emphasize his point , declared , " We must , to coin a phrase , think outside the box for innovative solutions . "

to [hold] the floor [Phrase]

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

Ex: During the debate , the senator held the floor for an extended period , passionately arguing for the proposed legislation .

or else [Phrase]

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

Ex: I ’m sure they ’re safe , or else we ’d have heard something .

the other way around [Phrase]

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

Ex: Usually , people finish high school and then go to college , but for him , it 's the other way around — he 's attending college first and then completing high school .

give and take [Phrase]

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

Ex: The team 's success was attributed to the give and take among its members , who shared ideas and collaborated effectively .

to [get] a word in edgewise [Phrase]

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

Ex: Every time we meet for coffee , she talks so much that it 's hard to get a word in edgewise .

hot potato [nom]

patate chaude

Ex: The scandal surrounding the company 's financial practices became a hot potato that no executive wanted to address directly .

Le scandale entourant les pratiques financières de l'entreprise est devenu une patate chaude qu'aucun dirigeant ne voulait aborder directement.

for the record [Phrase]

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

Ex: Before we proceed , I 'd like to state , for the record , that I was not involved in the decision-making process .

moot point [nom]

point discutable

Ex: Whether we should have used a different approach in the last project is a moot point now ; we need to focus on the upcoming one .

Que nous aurions dû utiliser une approche différente dans le dernier projet est un point discutable maintenant ; nous devons nous concentrer sur le prochain.

to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind) [Phrase]

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: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures , traditions , and ways of life .

tunnel vision [nom]

vision en tunnel

Ex: The manager 's tunnel vision towards cost-cutting measures led to overlooking the long-term consequences on employee morale .

La vision en tunnel du manager envers les mesures de réduction des coûts a conduit à négliger les conséquences à long terme sur le moral des employés.

in a bad light [Phrase]

in a way that makes someone look bad or incapable

Ex: The company 's unethical practices were exposed , putting them in a bad light in the eyes of consumers .

in a good light [Phrase]

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

Ex: The author 's latest book received critical acclaim , showcasing their storytelling abilities in a good light .

for my money [Phrase]

à mon avis

Ex: For my money , this restaurant serves the best pizza in town .

frame of mind [Phrase]

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: I ca n't discuss the issue with him right now ; he 's not in the right frame of mind .

in {one's} eyes [Phrase]

aux yeux de

Ex: In the eyes of the law, he was a criminal. But in my eyes, he was a man who was trying to do the right thing.

to [read] from the same page [Phrase]

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

Ex: Before the meeting , let 's make sure we are all reading from the same page about the project goals .

to [sing] from the same hymn book [Phrase]

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

Ex: The two companies are singing from the same hymn book on the issue of environmental protection.

in a nutshell [Adverbe]

en bref

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.

Opinion
Accord ou approbation	Désaccord ou Désapprobation	Criticism	Rebuke
Exprimer des opinions	Discussion	Point de vue	Faire un point
Pensées & Hypothèses	Argument	Quarrel