to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

prendre en mauvaise posture, prendre au dépourvu

prendre en mauvaise posture, prendre au dépourvu

Ex: I caught my roommate with his pants down when he was trying to sneak out without doing his chores. 
to [catch] {sb} red-handed

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

prendre quelqu'un la main dans le sac, prendre quelqu'un sur le fait

prendre quelqu'un la main dans le sac, prendre quelqu'un sur le fait

Ex: The neighbor caught the children red-handed when they were throwing rocks at his car, leaving visible dents. 
to dump
to dump
[verbe]

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

jeter, décharger

jeter, décharger

Ex: Instead of recycling, some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills. 
to fall for

to be deceived or tricked by someone or something

tomber dans le panneau, se faire avoir

tomber dans le panneau, se faire avoir

Ex: She couldn't believe she had fallen for the scam and lost a significant amount of money. 
forget that noise

used to express anger and the fact that someone does not care about someone or something

rien à foutre de ça, laisse tomber ces conneries

rien à foutre de ça, laisse tomber ces conneries

Ex: Forget that noise; I'm not apologizing for something I didn't do. 
fresh out of {sth}

having finished one's supply of something very recently

à court de quelque chose, tout juste en rupture

à court de quelque chose, tout juste en rupture

Ex: I'm fresh out of coffee, so tea will have to do. 
to [get] a kick out of {sth}

to be entertained, delighted, or excited by someone or something

prendre beaucoup de plaisir à quelque chose, s'amuser beaucoup avec quelque chose

prendre beaucoup de plaisir à quelque chose, s'amuser beaucoup avec quelque chose

Ex: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sandcastles at the beach. 
to get
to get
[verbe]

to understand something by hearing it

comprendre, saisir

comprendre, saisir

Ex: I couldn't get what she said over the phone; the connection was poor. 
to [give] {sth} a rest

to put a sudden stop to something one was doing for some time

laisser quelque chose de côté, arrêter avec ça un moment

laisser quelque chose de côté, arrêter avec ça un moment

Ex: I have been giving team fishing a rest this season. 
under the knife

used when someone is about to undergo a medical operation

sous le bistouri, être opéré

sous le bistouri, être opéré

Ex: He's going under the knife tomorrow to remove the tumor. 
nuts
nuts
[Adjectif]

behaving in a crazy or irrational manner

fou, dingue

fou, dingue

Ex: That guy is nuts if he thinks this plan will work. 
odds and ends

various small things that have no importance or value

des bricoles, des petits riens

des bricoles, des petits riens

Ex: The drawer is full of odds and ends I never use. 
one-track mind

used of a person whose mind is busy with the thought of a particular person or thing and cannot think of anyone or anything else

idée fixe, obsession unique

idée fixe, obsession unique

Ex: He has a one-track mind when it comes to fitness; he's constantly talking about workouts and nutrition. 
to pick up
to pick up
[verbe]

to purchase something

acheter, se procurer

acheter, se procurer

Ex: She picked up a few books from the sale. 
to [put] {one's} finger on {sth}

to figure out why things are the way they are and be able to identify the reason

mettre le doigt sur la cause, trouver la vraie raison

mettre le doigt sur la cause, trouver la vraie raison

Ex: She couldn't quite explain what was wrong with the painting, but she could put her finger on the issue after a closer look. 
rag
rag
[nom]

a newspaper of low quality

feuille de chou, torchon

feuille de chou, torchon

stuff
stuff
[nom]

personal belongings or possessions

affaires, effets

affaires, effets

Ex: I need to pack my stuff before leaving. 
to [get|take|keep] {one's} mind off {sth}

to distract someone's attention or thoughts away from something, typically something stressful, worrisome, or unpleasant

se changer les idées, se distraire de quelque chose

se changer les idées, se distraire de quelque chose

Ex: I went for a long walk to take my mind off the interview. 
totally
totally
[Adverbe]

in a complete and absolute way

totalement

totalement

Ex: His explanation was totally convincing. 
uh-oh
uh-oh
[Interjection]

used to express mild concern, surprise, or anticipation of a problem or mishap

oh-oh, oups

oh-oh, oups

Ex: Uh-oh, what was that noise? 
bum
bum
[nom]

someone who is feeling disappointed, down, or depressed, often due to a situation not going as expected

minable, déprimé

minable, déprimé

Ex: I felt like a total bum after missing the opportunity. 
to clean out

to empty something, such as a stock, merchandise, or money

vider, dévaliser

vider, dévaliser

Ex: The thieves cleaned out the safe before anyone noticed. 
to [get] a clue

to become aware of something, often used when someone is slow to understand a situation or misses obvious signs

Ex: He finally got a clue about why everyone was avoiding him. 
honker
honker
[nom]

a large nose, often used humorously or in a teasing manner

pif, tarin

pif, tarin

Ex: He has a honker that he can't stop bragging about. 
look what the cat dragged in

used to comment on someone's unexpected or unkempt arrival, typically when they appear disheveled, tired, or out of place

Ex: Look what the cat dragged in! You've been out partying all night, haven't you? 
lookit
lookit
[Interjection]

used to draw attention to something or someone, often in a surprised, impressed, or excited tone

Regarde !, Mate !

Regarde !, Mate !

Ex: Lookit! I finally finished my project! 
to rag
to rag
[verbe]

to tease, mock, or harass someone, usually in a lighthearted or persistent manner

taquiner, charrier

taquiner, charrier

Ex: They ragged him about his new haircut all day. 
to [stuff] {one's} face

to eat a large quantity of food quickly and greedily, often with little regard for manners or the amount consumed

Ex: After the long hike, we all stuffed our faces with pizza. 
heavens to besty
heavens to besty
[Interjection]

used to express surprise, astonishment, or sometimes dismay, often in a humorous or old-fashioned

Ciel à Betsy!, Mon Dieu à Betsy!

Ciel à Betsy!, Mon Dieu à Betsy!

Ex: Heavens to betsy! I didn’t expect that! 
Big Berta

a large or overweight woman

Grosse Bertha, Grande Bertha

Grosse Bertha, Grande Bertha

Ex: I heard they call her Big Bertha because of her size, but she's actually really sweet. 
yes siree, Bob
yes siree, Bob
[Interjection]

used to affirm or agree with something, often with added emphasis

oui m'sieur,  Bob

oui m'sieur, Bob

Ex: "Are we going to the beach tomorrow?" "Yes siree, Bob!" 
dick
dick
[nom]

an obnoxious, rude, or inconsiderate person

connard, trouduc

connard, trouduc

Ex: That guy is such a dick for cutting in line. 
to fritz out

to stop working properly, malfunction, or break down. Often used to describe a machine or system that has failed

tomber en panne, déconner

tomber en panne, déconner

Ex: He fritzed the whole thing out with just one wrong move. 
by George
by George
[Interjection]

used to express surprise, emphasis, or sometimes excitement

Par George, Nom de George

Par George, Nom de George

Ex: By George, I think we've got it! 
to [hit] the road

to leave a location, usually to embark on a journey or trip

prendre la route, se mettre en route

prendre la route, se mettre en route

Ex: After packing the car, it was time to hit the road and start our cross-country adventure. 
jack shit

used to emphasize the state of insignificance, emptiness, or dissatisfaction

que dalle, que pouic

que dalle, que pouic

Ex: He worked all day but got paid jack shit. 
(quicker|faster|before) you [can] say Jackie Robinson

extremely quickly or almost instantaneously

Ex: The computer loaded the website faster than you can say Jackie Robinson, much to my surprise. 
Joe Schmoe

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

Monsieur Tout-le-Monde, Jean Dupont

Monsieur Tout-le-Monde, Jean Dupont

Ex: Anyone could do that job, even Joe Schmoe off the street. 
Johnny on the spot

someone who is very prompt, reliable, and available when needed, especially in a situation requiring immediate action

Ex: When the boss asked for help with the presentation, Sarah was Johnny on the spot. 
no way, Jose
no way, Jose
[Interjection]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

pas question,  José

pas question, José

Ex: You can't borrow my car, no way, Jose! 
Don Juan

a man who is charming, attractive, and often romantically involved with many women

un Don Juan, un séducteur

un Don Juan, un séducteur

Ex: He's such a Don Juan, always sweeping women off their feet with his charm. 
geez louise
geez louise
[Interjection]

used to convey surprise, annoyance, or disbelief

Mon Dieu, Oh là là

Mon Dieu, Oh là là

Ex: Geez Louise, it's hot in here 
for Pete's sake
for Pete's sake
[Interjection]

used to express frustration, annoyance, or emphasis. It's often used when someone is irritated or trying to convey impatience about something

pour l'amour de Dieu, bon sang

pour l'amour de Dieu, bon sang

Ex: For Pete's sake, can you just listen to me for once? 
for the love of {sb/sth}

used to express surprise, frustration, or disbelief

Pour l'amour de quelqu'un ou quelque chose, Par pitié pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose

Pour l'amour de quelqu'un ou quelque chose, Par pitié pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose

Ex: For the love of all that's good, why didn't you tell me about the meeting? 
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