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Opinion - Faire un point

Maîtrisez les idiomes anglais qui concernent l'expression d'un point de vue, comme 'tourner autour du pot' et 'le fond du problème'.

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English idioms related to Opinion

used to emphasize one's seriousness, determination, or truthfulness

Ex: Tell me where he is or so help me, I'll make you regret not opening your mouth when you had the chance!

to speak convincingly or authoritatively about a subject, especially in a way that suggests knowledge, expertise, or confidence

Ex: It's important for a politician to not only talk the talk but also implement policies that benefit the constituents.

used to emphasize that something cannot be true or accurate

Ex: The article suggested the product was ineffective , nothing could be further from the truth.

to forcefully make a point in an argument or discussion to ensure that there are no misunderstandings

faire en sorte que quelque chose porte, faire en sorte que quelque chose fasse mouche

faire en sorte que quelque chose porte, faire en sorte que quelque chose fasse mouche

Ex: The parent hammered home the importance of honesty, explaining that trust was the foundation of any relationship.

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

Ex: Money can't buy happiness.

used before summarizing or stating most important facts of a situation

Ex: In the final analysis, the most important thing is that everyone is happy.

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

l'essentiel, le point crucial

l'essentiel, le point crucial

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .Je comprends vos préoccupations, mais **l'essentiel** est que ce soit la meilleure ligne de conduite.

to talk about something in a completely open and direct way

appeler un chat un chat

appeler un chat un chat

Ex: When it comes to performance reviews , it 's better call a spade a spade rather than use vague language that does n't provide constructive feedback .

to deliberately delay or avoid talking about the main point

Ex: I can't stand it when people beat round the bush; just give me the facts and be done with it.

to avoid talking about the details of something that has happened and only give the main points

Ex: made a long story short and told her that I had been wrong all along .

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: When giving a presentation, it's essential to cut to the chase to keep the audience engaged and interested.
long story
[Interjection]

a thorough explanation of how something happened

pour faire court, en bref

pour faire court, en bref

Ex: We had some complications during the project , and , long story , we had to extend the deadline .Nous avons eu quelques complications pendant le projet, et, **pour faire court**, nous avons dû prolonger la date limite.

used for saying that something has the same effect as another thing

Ex: The secluded island , devoid of modern amenities and infrastructure , for all intents and purposes untouched by the passage of time .

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

chute, réplique finale

chute, réplique finale

Ex: The punch line of the argument was so obvious that it made me roll my eyes .La **chute** de l'argument était si évidente qu'elle m'a fait rouler des yeux.
all told
[Phrase]

considering all the parts or items that make up a whole

Ex: The team scored 5 goalsall told, throughout the tournament , showcasing their offensive prowess .
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