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Le livre Total English - Avancé - Unité 4 - Leçon 2

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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

être submergé par, être écrasé sous

être submergé par, être écrasé sous

Ex: The unexpected project snowed under the construction crew , leading to overtime and tight deadlines .
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 lining up at the toll booth to pay the toll .
tied up
[Adjectif]

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

occupé, engagé

occupé, engagé

Ex: The employees were tied up with paperwork to take a break .

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

échouer

échouer

Ex: The negotiations between the two companies began fall through over disagreements on contract terms .

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 go ahead with the renovation plans for the kitchen .

to escape a responsibility

se soustraire à, éviter de

se soustraire à, éviter de

to cancel what has been planned

annuler

annuler

Ex: The authorities call off the festival due to security concerns .

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

se détendre, décompresser

se détendre, décompresser

Ex: She finds it helpful wind down with a warm bath and a cup of herbal tea .
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

survenir, émerger

survenir, émerger

Ex: The car broke down on the highway , and various cropped up, making the journey more challenging .

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

Ex: put her foot up and took a nap to recover from the long drive .
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