Comportement et Approche - Jalousie & Compétition

Plongez dans les expressions idiomatiques anglaises concernant la jalousie et la compétition, comme 'prendre de l'avance sur' et 'en avance sur le jeu'.

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to [steal] a march on {sb/sth} [Phrase]

to act very fast in order to get advantage over someone

Ex: The Biden administration may be stealing a march by enhancing its own existing models of restricting foreign deductions.

to [throw] {one's} [hat] (in|into) the ring [Phrase]

to declare one's participation or candidacy in a competition or contest

Ex: He decided to throw his hat in the ring and run for mayor in the upcoming election .

ahead of the pack [Phrase]

used of a person or organization that is more successful or performing much better than its rivals

Ex: Our products will have to be more innovative if we want to stay ahead of the pack .

to [keep] up with the Joneses [Phrase]

rivaliser avec ses voisins

Ex: Her mother , Louise , was very keen on keeping up with the Joneses .

to [beat] {sb} to the draw [Phrase]

to react more quickly than someone in doing or achieving something

Ex: She beat her competitors to the draw by launching the product before anyone else in the market.

ahead of the (game|curve) [Phrase]

in a better position compared to one's rivals or peers

Ex: Then again , some major thinkers are way ahead of the curve .

on {one's} [heels] [Phrase]

near the point of surpassing a fellow competitor

Ex: If she does poorly on this exam, she may lose the title of valedictorian to one of the students on her heels.

cut and thrust [Phrase]

used to refer to the energetic and thrilling nature of an activity where people compete or argue with each other, creating an exciting and lively atmosphere

Ex: The cut and thrust of the business world keeps entrepreneurs on their toes .

Comportement et Approche
Prévoyance & Prudence	Réaction excessive	Tact	Être diplomate
Improvisation & Compromis	Se comporter poliment	Manque de soin ou de considération	Sans soin ni pensée
Réagir ou Exiger	Réponses conversationnelles	Montrer de la surprise	Payer ou Attirer l'Attention
Ne pas faire attention	Comportement offensant	Réaction et réponse	Jalousie & Compétition
Traitement dur et strict