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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to [burst] at the seams [Phrase]

to be occupied by a large number of things

Ex: The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams , barely able to close .

(as|) straight as an arrow [Phrase]

completely direct and without any twists and deviations

Ex: The highway stretched ahead , straight as an arrow , leading to our destination without any twists or turns .

(out|) in the open [Phrase]

in an environment that is not enclosed

Ex: The campers set up their tents in the open , surrounded by nature and under the starry sky .

to [elbow] {one's} way [Phrase]

to forcefully make a path through a crowded or obstructed area

Ex: The determined athlete elbowed his way through the defenders , making a clear path towards the goal .

elbow room [nom]

espace pour bouger

Ex: The small apartment felt cramped , lacking the elbow room needed to freely move around .

Le petit appartement semblait étriqué, manquant de l'espace nécessaire pour se déplacer librement.

in the middle of nowhere [Phrase]

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

Ex: The cabin was tucked away in the middle of nowhere , surrounded by dense forests and miles of untouched nature .

neck of the woods [Phrase]

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: I have n't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time .

room to swing a cat [Phrase]

a small or confined room with very limited space for movement

Ex: The studio apartment was so small that there was hardly enough room to swing a cat .

nook and cranny [Phrase]

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

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(packed|squashed) (in|) like sardines [Phrase]

without sufficient space for one to move freely

Ex: The concert was so popular that the audience was packed like sardines in the stadium .

(stomping|stamping) ground [Phrase]

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

Ex: The local park became his stomping ground , where he would jog every morning and meet his friends for picnics .

fresh out of {sw} [Phrase]

having just returned from a specific place

Ex: He's fresh out of prison and looking for a fresh start in life.

(as|) (straight|stiff) as a ramrod [Phrase]

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

Ex: The guard stood straight as a ramrod .

on all fours [Phrase]

to be down on one's hands and knees

Ex: The toddler was on all fours , exploring the room and crawling towards his toys .

Décrire les Qualités
Bonne qualité ou condition	Mauvaise qualité ou état	Ennuyeux ou Intéressant	Comparison
Similaire ou Dissimilaire	Ordre et Propreté	Vieilles & Nouvelles Choses	Forme, Couleur & Texture
Lieu & Position	Emplacement et positionnement	Compatibilité et Incompatibilité	Adéquation et Inadéquation
Utilité et Valeur	Nature	Véhicules	Décrire les qualités