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Total English - Advanced

used to describe someone who has no plans or obligations, often feeling uncertain about how to spend their time

Ex: On days off , she ’s at a loose end, looking for ways to stay productive .

to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of work, tasks, requests, or messages, often causing a feeling of being stressed

submerger, accabler

submerger, accabler

Ex: The unexpected project extensions snowed under the construction crew , leading to overtime and tight deadlines .Les prolongations inattendues du projet ont **submergé** l'équipe de construction, entraînant des heures supplémentaires et des délais serrés.
to line up
[verbe]

to stand in a line or row extending in a single direction

s’aligner, mettre en rang, se mettre en rang(s)

s’aligner, mettre en rang, se mettre en rang(s)

Ex: The cars are lining up at the toll booth to pay the toll .Les voitures **font la queue** au poste de péage pour payer le péage.
tied up
[Adjectif]

occupied or unavailable due to being busy, engaged, or involved in some activity or task

occupé, pris

occupé, pris

Ex: The employees were too tied up with paperwork to take a break .Les employés étaient trop **occupés** avec la paperasse pour prendre une pause.

(of a deal, plan, arrangement, etc.) to fail to happen or be completed

échouer

échouer

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began to fall through over disagreements on contract terms .Les négociations entre les deux entreprises ont commencé à **échouer** en raison de désaccords sur les termes du contrat.

to initiate an action or task, particularly when someone has granted permission or in spite of doubts or opposition

y aller

y aller

Ex: The homeowner is excited to go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .Le propriétaire est ravi de **aller de l'avant** avec les plans de rénovation pour la cuisine.

to escape a responsibility

se soustraire à, échapper à

se soustraire à, échapper à

Ex: She couldn’t get out of her commitment to volunteer.Elle ne pouvait pas **se soustraire** à son engagement de bénévolat.

to cancel what has been planned

annuler

annuler

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.Le manager a dû **annuler** la réunion en raison d'une urgence.

to relax after a period of stress or excitement, often by engaging in soothing activities

se détendre, se relaxer

se détendre, se relaxer

Ex: She finds it helpful to wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .Elle trouve utile de **se détendre** avec un bain chaud et une tasse de tisane.
to crop up
[verbe]

to appear or arise unexpectedly, often referring to a problem, issue, or situation that was not previously anticipated or planned for

apparaître, survenir

apparaître, survenir

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various issues cropped up, making the journey more challenging .La voiture est tombée en panne sur l'autoroute, et divers problèmes **ont surgi**, rendant le voyage plus difficile.

to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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