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Décrire les Qualités - Lieu & Position

Explorez les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant le lieu et la position, y compris "espace vital" et "être plein à craquer".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
to [burst] at the seams

to be occupied by a large number of things

Ex: The cake was generously frosted, with layers of cream and filling, almost bursting at the seams with sweetness.
(as|) straight as an arrow

completely direct and without any twists and deviations

Ex: The gymnast performed a flawless routine, executing each movement with precision and landing straight as an arrow.
(out|) in the open

in an environment that is not enclosed

Ex: The garden party was held out in the open, with guests mingling on the spacious lawn.
to [elbow] {one's} way

to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

Ex: The politician elbowed his way through the crowd, shaking hands and engaging with supporters in a campaign rally.
elbow room

enough space that enables people to move easily

espace pour bouger, place suffisante

espace pour bouger, place suffisante

Ex: The conference hall was filled to capacity , leaving attendees with limited elbow room, making it difficult to take notes or participate comfortably .La salle de conférence était remplie à capacité, laissant aux participants un **espace personnel** limité, ce qui rendait difficile la prise de notes ou une participation confortable.
in the middle of nowhere

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

Ex: The farmhouse was hidden in the middle of nowhere, providing a peaceful retreat from the noise and busyness of city life.
neck of the woods

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone in this neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages.
room to swing a cat

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

Ex: In the crowded marketplace, there was barely any room to swing a cat as people jostled past each other.
nook and cranny

all possible places, particularly those that are out of sight or reach

Ex: The explorer ventured deep into the cave, shining a flashlight into the dark nooks and crannies to uncover hidden wonders.
(packed|squashed) (in|) like sardines

without sufficient space for one to move freely

Ex: At the music festival, the crowd in front of the stage was packed in like sardines, creating an electric atmosphere.
(stomping|stamping) ground

a familiar place or location, particularly one where someone often goes to or spends time in

Ex: The downtown area transforms into a vibrant stomping ground during the annual street festival, attracting visitors from far and wide.
fresh out of {sw}

having just returned from a specific place

Ex: After the seminar, participants were fresh out of ideas for the project.
(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrod

(of one's posture) in a straight and rigid position

Ex: The whole class sat in their chairs as stiff as ramrods during the principal's lecture.
on all fours
on all fours
[Phrase]

to be down on one's hands and knees

Ex: After an exhausting race, the runner collapsed on all fours, trying to catch their breath and recover.
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