Connaissance et Sagesse - Potins et actualités
Maîtrisez les proverbes anglais concernant les potins et les nouvelles, comme « les mauvaises nouvelles voyagent vite » et « une histoire ne perd jamais son temps à être racontée ».
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used to suggest that negative information or gossip tends to spread quickly, emphasizing the idea that people are often more interested in hearing and sharing bad news than good news
les mauvaises nouvelles vont vites
used to imply that negative or distressing information tends to spread quickly, and that people are often more eager to share or spread negative news than positive news
used to suggest that in the absence of any information, one can assume that everything is going well or according to plan
pas de nouvelles, bonnes nouvelles
used to suggest that even if the details of a particular story or rumor are not entirely accurate, there is usually some underlying truth or basis for the rumor
Il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu
used to imply that people who engage in gossip are often prone to lying or spreading false information
bavarder et mentir vont de pair
used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences
les langues trop bien pendues coulent des navires
used to suggest that stories or rumors tend to become more exaggerated or distorted as they are passed on, and so one should take steps to verify information before accepting it as true
une histoire ne perd jamais de temps à être racontée