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Street Talk 1

used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
heads up
[Interjection]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

Attention !, Gare à toi !

Attention !, Gare à toi !

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .**Attention**, il y a une flaque par terre.

to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

Ex: We 've making headway on the project for a while now , and we 're starting to see some real progress .

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.

used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
hothead
[nom]

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

tête brûlée, impulsif

tête brûlée, impulsif

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

comme ça, sans réfléchir, de but en blanc

comme ça, sans réfléchir, de but en blanc

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .

used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

Ex: This math lesson is going over my head.

someone who is peevish or disgruntled

râleur, mauvais coucheur

râleur, mauvais coucheur

a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

grosse tête, tête enflée

grosse tête, tête enflée

Ex: Winning the competition gave him a swollen head, and he began to believe he was the best in the world.Gagner la compétition lui a donné **la grosse tête**, et il a commencé à croire qu'il était le meilleur du monde.

to carefully consider the facts of a situation in order to understand something, make a decision, or solve a problem

Ex: Using your head is always better than acting impulsively .

to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire

Ex: Seeing her dream job being offered to someone else , ate her heart out, knowing that she had missed a golden opportunity .
have a heart
[phrase]

used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

Ex: Have some heart Lucas!

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.

used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

Ex: Her heart goes out to animals in need, so she volunteers at the local animal shelter to provide care and love to abandoned pets.
heart-to-heart
[Adjectif]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

cœur à cœur, franc

cœur à cœur, franc

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.Sa discussion **cœur à cœur** avec ses parents l'a vraiment aidé à comprendre leurs préoccupations.

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

chagrin, douleur au cœur

chagrin, douleur au cœur

Ex: No medicine could ease the heartache of watching her child suffer .

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.

to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .

postpone doing what one should be doing

to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: The team had worked tirelessly to meet their project deadline, so they decided to kick up their heels and have a well-deserved celebration at the local pub.

to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact.

to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

se mettre sérieusement au travail, s'y mettre sérieusement

se mettre sérieusement au travail, s'y mettre sérieusement

Ex: You 're going to have to knuckle down to your studies if you want to pass your exams .Tu vas devoir **te mettre au sérieux** dans tes études si tu veux réussir tes examens.

used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

sandwich de phalanges, coup de poing dans la figure

sandwich de phalanges, coup de poing dans la figure

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.Lorsque le perturbateur a continué à interrompre le spectacle de l'humoriste, l'artiste a plaisanté en disant qu'il pourrait recevoir un **sandwich de phalanges** s'il ne se calmait pas.

to submit to someone or something's authority

céder, se soumettre

céder, se soumettre

Ex: The bullies demanded that he knuckle under, but he refused .Les brutes exigeaient qu'il **cède**, mais il a refusé.

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

crétin, abruti

crétin, abruti

the capacity or ability to consume an excessive amount of food or drink, particularly alcoholic ones

jambe creuse, estomac sans fond

jambe creuse, estomac sans fond

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, he piled his plate so high, it was clear he possesses a hollow leg.Au buffet à volonté, il a empilé son assiette si haut qu'il était clair qu'il possède une **jambe creuse**.
to leg it
[Phrase]

walk

a reasoning or explanation that is deemed sufficient to justify or defend someone's actions

Ex: The team 's excuses for its poor performance were lame and had leg to stand on.

a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
shake a leg
[phrase]

said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

Ex: Whenever we were running late, she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster.

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

le maintien de son calme, la retenue émotionnelle

le maintien de son calme, la retenue émotionnelle

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .Il prévoit de garder **un stoïcisme à toute épreuve** pendant la période difficile à venir.
lip
[nom]

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

lèvre, réplique insolente

lèvre, réplique insolente

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

des paroles en l'air, des promesses en l'air

des paroles en l'air, des promesses en l'air

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .La déclaration de mission de l'organisation incluait des idéaux élevés, mais ce n'était surtout du **service des lèvres** car leurs pratiques contredisaient leurs valeurs déclarées.
read my lips
[phrase]

used to ask a person to pay attention to one's words and believe them

Ex: The teacher declared , Read my lips, there will be no exceptions to the homework deadline . "

a very insignificant individual or thing

quatrième roue du carrosse, peau de balle

quatrième roue du carrosse, peau de balle

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.Il se vante toujours de ses réalisations, mais quand c'est mon tour de partager, il agit comme si j'étais **de la chair à pâté**.

someone who gossips indiscreetly

bavard, commère

bavard, commère

feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings , she down in the mouth and could n't shake her sadness .

to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

parler avec insolence, se plaindre bruyamment

parler avec insolence, se plaindre bruyamment

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .Elle **parle à tort et à travers** quand elle n'est pas d'accord avec une décision.

to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

Ex: runs off at the mouth too much .

to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The social media influencer's habit of shooting off her mouth about controversial topics caused her to lose followers and damage her reputation.
to neck
[verbe]

kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

embrasser passionnément, peloter

embrasser passionnément, peloter

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.

to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: When she saw a stranger in need, she didn't hesitate to stick out her neck for her and offer assistance.

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .

to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
nervy
[Adjectif]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

audacieux, courageux

audacieux, courageux

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
hard-nosed
[Adjectif]

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

réaliste, pragmatique

réaliste, pragmatique

to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.

to not care about something or someone because one will not be effected

Ex: It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.

one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
nosy
[Adjectif]

showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

trop curieux, fouineur, fouineuse

trop curieux, fouineur, fouineuse

Ex: I told him to stop being nosy and respect my privacy .Je lui ai dit d'arrêter d'être **indiscret** et de respecter ma vie privée.

a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

Ex: Whenever she attends social events, her nose is in the air, making others feel inferior.

to pay an unreasonably high price for something

Ex: You’ll pay through the nose for any service in this upscale neighborhood.

to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: We were having a private conversation, but my little brother couldn't resist sticking his nose in and eavesdropping on us.

used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.

to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Ryan turn his nose up at any food that contains onions , no matter how delicious it may be .

to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.

to dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception

refiler, fourguer

refiler, fourguer

Ex: When the office upgraded its computers, they tried to palm the old ones off to the interns.Lorsque le bureau a modernisé ses ordinateurs, ils ont essayé de **refiler** les anciens aux stagiaires.

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

l'épaule froide, le mépris

l'épaule froide, le mépris

Ex: The manager displayed a cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .Le manager a montré **une froideur** envers l'employé qui avait fait une erreur.
to rest
[verbe]

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

reposer, incomber

reposer, incomber

Ex: Ensuring quality control rests with the production team.Assurer le contrôle de qualité **incombe** à l'équipe de production.
spineless
[Adjectif]

lacking courage or determination

lâche, peu courageux

lâche, peu courageux

Ex: The team 's spineless response led to their failure in the competition .La réponse **lâche** de l'équipe a conduit à leur échec dans la compétition.

used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
to stomach
[verbe]

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

supporter, endurer

supporter, endurer

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.

to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

Ex: Whenever he tried to fix things around the house, he was all thumbs and ended up making more of a mess.

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .
thumbs up
[Phrase]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

signe ok, approuver

signe ok, approuver

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.

to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements , but everyone agreed toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .

to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
tongue
[nom]

a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language

langue, langage

langue, langage

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
tongue-tied
[Adjectif]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

muet comme une carpe, coincé

muet comme une carpe, coincé

Ex: He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush .Il a toujours les mots qui lui manquent quand il parle à son crush.

used to describe a situation in which one barely manages to do something or escape danger

Ex: The hiker had survived the wilderness by the skin of his teeth, managing to find his way back to civilization before running out of food.

with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: The political candidates are tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming election .

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .

to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.

a strong appetite for sweet food

dent sucrée, passion pour les sucreries

dent sucrée, passion pour les sucreries

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