Vérité, Secret et Tromperie - Profondeur & Surface

Maîtrisez les idiomes anglais concernant la profondeur et la surface, comme 'plus que ce que l'on voit' et 'à première vue'.

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chapter and verse [Phrase]

a report of something with complete or exact details

Ex: The lawyer presented the evidence , citing chapter and verse , to support her client 's innocence .

facts and figures [Phrase]

full and exact information about something

Ex: The researcher presented a detailed report with facts and figures to demonstrate the impact of climate change on coastal regions .

more than meets the eye [Phrase]

used for saying that a person or thing has more of a specific quality than it seems

Ex: The new employee seemed quiet and reserved , but there was definitely more than meets the eye as she turned out to be a talented artist and musician .

nightmare dressed like a daydream [Phrase]

a person or thing that looks nice or pleasant but turns out to be very unpleasant or troublesome

Ex: She thought her new job would be a dream come true , but it turned out to be a nightmare dressed like a daydream , with long hours and a toxic work environment .

poker face [nom]

visage impassible

Ex: Despite the pressure , he maintained a poker face during the negotiation , never revealing his excitement or desperation .

Malgré la pression, il a gardé un visage impassible pendant la négociation, ne révélant jamais son excitation ou son désespoir.

on the face of it [Phrase]

à première vue

Ex: On the face of it , the job offer seemed perfect , but after researching the company culture , I realized it might not be the right fit .

to [scratch|scrape] the surface [Phrase]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

Ex: The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject ; to truly master it , one must pursue advanced studies .

blessing in disguise [Phrase]

a situation or event that seems problematic or unfortunate at first but later results in something positive and pleasant

Ex: Losing his job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to discover a new career path that brought him more fulfillment and success .

bird's eye view [Phrase]

a general analysis of something

Ex: From the top of the mountain , we had a bird 's eye view of the entire valley with its sprawling landscapes and winding rivers .

to [see] the forest for the trees [Phrase]

to understand something from a general perspective without getting too involved in details

Ex: The manager was so fixated on the daily tasks that she could n't see the forest for the trees , neglecting long-term strategic planning .

the devil is in the [detail] [phrase]

used in a situation where details need to be closely inspecterd or paid attention to

Ex: The contract seemed straightforward , but the devil is in the details , and we discovered unfavorable clauses that required careful negotiation .

to [dot] the i's and [cross] the t's [Phrase]

to make sure no detail goes unnoticed in compeleting a task

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the power behind the throne [Phrase]

an individual who posesses great influence over someone who is officially in charge

Ex: The prime minister 's chief advisor was known as the power behind the throne , as they held immense sway over government policies .

in broad strokes [Phrase]

used to say that something is discussed in a general or basic way, without going into too much detail or specific information

Ex: The presentation outlined the project in broad strokes , highlighting the main goals and objectives without going into specific details .

with a fine-tooth comb [Phrase]

used to imply a very careful and thorough examination of something, often with great attention to detail and a focus on finding even the smallest flaws or errors

Ex: The detective went through the crime scene with a fine-tooth comb , searching for any clues that could lead to the perpetrator .

deep down [Phrase]

used to refer to a person's true feelings or beliefs that they may not openly show

Ex: Deep down , she knew that her decision was driven by fear rather than genuine concern .

the (big|bigger) picture [Phrase]

the overall view or perspective of a situation, rather than focusing on small details

Ex: When facing a challenging decision , it 's crucial to consider the big picture and evaluate the potential impact on all stakeholders involved .

the half of it [Phrase]

used to suggest that a situation or story is more complicated or interesting than what has been revealed or discussed so far

Ex: She told me about her difficult day at work , but that 's only the half of it ; there were also personal challenges she faced during the same time .

Vérité, Secret et Tromperie
Deception	Secret	Garder des secrets	Mensonge & Exagération
Évidence	Pretense	Révéler des secrets	Profondeur & Surface
Confiance & Honnêteté	Véracité	Flatterie & Vanterie