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Décrire les Qualités - Similaire ou Dissimilaire

Plongez dans les idiomes anglais qui concernent la similitude ou la dissimilitude, comme "être deux gouttes d'eau" et "être loin de".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
dead ringer

a person or thing that closely resembles or duplicates another

sosie, copie conforme

sosie, copie conforme

Ex: The new smartphone model is a dead ringer for its predecessor , featuring a similar design and functionality with minor improvements .Le nouveau modèle de smartphone est un **sosie** de son prédécesseur, avec un design et une fonctionnalité similaires et des améliorations mineures.
a (different|new) ball game

a situation that is completely different from what one was previously dealing with

Ex: After the halftime break, the opposing team changed their tactics, and it became a completely different ball game.
(as|) different as chalk and cheese

not in any way alike in character or quality

Ex: Despite being siblings, their fashion styles are as different as chalk and cheese; one prefers casual and sporty attire, while the other opts for elegant and formal clothing.
apples and oranges

two people or things that are completely different from one another

Ex: Comparing the achievements of athletes from different eras is comparing apples and oranges; the sports landscape and conditions have changed significantly over time.
to [draw] (the|a) line

to make a clear distinction between two things, particularly two ideas, that are closely related

Ex: While it's crucial to encourage creativity, we must also draw a line to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines in the field of scientific research.
a far cry from {sth}

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

Ex: The current political climate is a far cry from the unity and bipartisanship that the nation needs.
on the other side of the fence

in a position or situation that is entirely different from what one is used to

Ex: She always thought her job was mundane, but when she had the chance to experience a different profession, she realized the challenges on the other side of the fence.
it [is] six of one, half a dozen of the other

used to say that both options or situations are equal and that none is better or worse than the other

c'est blanc bonnet et bonnet blanc

c'est blanc bonnet et bonnet blanc

Ex: Whether you choose the blue shirt or the red one, it's six of one, half a dozen of the otherthey both look equally good on you.
spitting image

someone or something that looks exactly like another person or thing

portrait craché, copie conforme

portrait craché, copie conforme

Ex: The new model of the car is the spitting image of its predecessor , with only minor design changes .Le nouveau modèle de la voiture est le **portrait craché** de son prédécesseur, avec seulement des changements de design mineurs.
seen one, seen them all

used to indicate that all types of a certain thing are almost the same

Ex: I used to collect stamps, but after a while, the designs and themes became so repetitive that I lost interestseen one, seen them all.
along the lines of {sth}

of the same type as something else or closely resembling it

Ex: I'm not sure if this is what you had in mind, but I drafted a proposal along these lines to get us started.
{one's} opposite number

a person or thing that has the exact same function as that of another person or thing, but in a different place or situation

Ex: The union representative met with her opposite number from the management team to negotiate better working conditions for employees.
to [separate|sort out] the sheep from the goats

to distinguish the good from the bad

Ex: The manager had the difficult task of sorting out the sheep from the goats among the employees to identify the top performers.
much of a muchness

(of two or more things) very similar to one another

Ex: The two brands of cola tasted much of a muchness to me; I couldn't discern a significant difference in flavor.
a world of difference

used to emphasize a significant contrast or distinction between people, things, or situations

Ex: Learning a foreign language opens up a world of difference in terms of job opportunities and cultural understanding.
all that jazz

used to refer to similar things related to what was previously said

Ex: The project required thorough research, data analysis, report writing, and all that jazz.
to [be] two of a kind

(of people or things) to be the same in type or in character

Ex: The artists had distinct styles, but they were two of a kind in their passion for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional norms.
kindred spirit

a person who shares similar attitudes, beliefs, or interests with another person, and with whom one feels a deep connection or understanding

âme sœur, esprit apparenté

âme sœur, esprit apparenté

Ex: Attending the conference allowed her to connect with kindred spirits in her field , forming valuable professional relationships and friendships .Assister à la conférence lui a permis de se connecter avec des **âmes sœurs** dans son domaine, formant des relations professionnelles et des amitiés précieuses.
(as|) black as {one's} hat

used to refer to something that is very dark or black in color

Ex: The room was as black as one's hat, with no light filtering in through the windows.
(as|) dark as pitch

completely black or dark

Ex: The abandoned basement lacked any windows or light sources, resulting in an environment that was as dark as pitch.
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