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to belt
to belt
[verbe]

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

frapper, cogner

frapper, cogner

Ex: The child accidentally belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .

L'enfant a accidentellement frappé son frère ou sa sœur sur le bras en balançant violemment son jouet.

below the belt

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is resorting to below the belt strategies.
to [be] in a bad mood

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He tried to cheer her up, but she was still in a bad mood.
to boot up
to boot up
[verbe]

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

démarrer, amorcer

démarrer, amorcer

Ex: After a power outage, it takes a few minutes for the system to boot up again.

Après une panne de courant, il faut quelques minutes pour que le système démarre à nouveau.

boot camp

camp for training military recruits

camp d'entraînement militaire, centre de formation militaire

camp d'entraînement militaire, centre de formation militaire

to bootleg
to bootleg
[verbe]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

contrefaire, vendre illégalement

contrefaire, vendre illégalement

Ex: Police shut down a network that bootlegged alcohol across state lines .

La police a démantelé un réseau qui écoulait de l'alcool à travers les frontières des États.

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes)

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
blue-collar
blue-collar
[Adjectif]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

ouvrier, manuel

ouvrier, manuel

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.

Les travailleurs cols bleus sont connus pour leur approche pratique de la résolution de problèmes et leur capacité à travailler efficacement avec des outils et des machines.

hot under the collar

extremely furious or upset

Ex: I have a feeling she will get hot under the collar when she realizes her proposal was rejected without proper explanation.
off the cuff
off the cuff
[Phrase]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.
to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere.
hats off
hats off
[Interjection]

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

chapeau bas, tous mes respects

chapeau bas, tous mes respects

Ex: If you can do that and come up smiling — well , then , it 's hats off all round .

Si vous pouvez faire cela et en sortir en souriant—eh bien, alors, c'est chapeau bas de tous côtés.

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness, stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations.
old hat
old hat
[Phrase]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking, but by the time she developed it, it was already old hat.
to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The teacher wears several hats in the classroom, including educator, counselor, and mentor.
to [have] ants in {one's} pants

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
to [charm] the pants off {sb}

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Sarah's impressive knowledge and captivating storytelling skills never failed to charm the pants off her audience during presentations.
by the seat of {one's} pants

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants.
to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth}

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: He intends to sue the pants off the hospital for the medical malpractice he experienced.
to [wear] the pants

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.
the [shirt] off {one's} [back]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.
keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague, but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly.
to [lose] {one's} shirt

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: With the real estate market downturn, homeowners lost their shirts when the value of their properties declined sharply.
stuffed shirt

someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

pédant, faux-jeton

pédant, faux-jeton

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises and stuffed shirt rhetoric .

Les discours du politicien étaient remplis de promesses en l'air et de rhétorique de pédant.

if the (shoe|boot) fits

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you're sensitive about being labeled as lazy, but if the shoe fits, wear it.
goody two shoes

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.She's such a goody two shoes.
to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations, she had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve, ready to step in if the situation got tricky.
to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.The story is so engaging and the characters are so well-developed, I can't put it down.
to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: Put a sock in it I can't concentrate with you chattering.
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