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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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bad news travels fast

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

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ill news spreads apace

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

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no news is good news

used to suggest that in the absence of any information, one can assume that everything is going well or according to plan

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there is no smoke without fire

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

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gossiping and lying go hand in hand

used to imply that people who engage in gossip are often prone to lying or spreading false information

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loose lips sink ships

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

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a tale never loses in the telling

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

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