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rig
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bottleneck
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to bunch up
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clear shot
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to clip
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to clue in
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dead
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fender-bender
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heads up
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heavy
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to keep tabs on somebody or something
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to pick up
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rubbernecker
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rush hour
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scene
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shoulder
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to spin out
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tangle
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a tough row to hoe
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to work one's way over something
rig
rig
nom
r
r
i
ɪ
g
g
(véhicule hippomobile)

(véhicule hippomobile)

rigue

a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

bottleneck
nom
b
b
o
ɑ
tt
t
ə
l
l
e
n
n
e
e
ck
k
(bouchon)

(bouchon)

goulet d'étranglement

a place where vehicles slow down or stop because the road narrows or there is an obstruction

What is a "bottleneck"?

A bottleneck refers to a section of the road where vehicles slow down or stop due to a buildup, usually because the road narrows or there is an obstacle. This happens when there are more vehicles trying to pass through a limited space, causing delays and long lines of traffic. Common places for bottlenecks include areas with construction, accidents, or exits that only have one lane. Bottlenecks can lead to traffic jams and make travel times longer.

Informations Grammaticales:

Nom Composé
to bunch up
verbe
uk flag
/bˈʌntʃ ˈʌp/
(se masser)

(se masser)

se regrouper

to become congested or gather closely together, often referring to traffic or crowds becoming tightly packed or slowed down

Informations Grammaticales:

Statut Phrasal
inseparable
clear shot
nom
uk flag
/klˈɪɹ ʃˈɑːt/
(une vue dégagée)

(une vue dégagée)

une occasion en or

Collocation
Everyday expression
Informal

an unobstructed view or opportunity

Informations Grammaticales:

Nom Composé
to clip
verbe
c
k
l
l
i
ɪ
p
p
(avancer rapidement)

(avancer rapidement)

filer

to move swiftly and briskly

Informations Grammaticales:

Intransitif
to clue in
to clue in
verbe
uk flag
/klˈuː ˈɪn/
(mettre au courant)

(mettre au courant)

informer

to provide someone with information and make them aware of something

Informations Grammaticales:

Transitif
Statut Phrasal
separable
verbe de la phrase
clue
particule de la phrase
in
dead
dead
Adverbe
d
d
ea
ɛ
d
d
(complètement)

(complètement)

absolument

to an absolute or complete extent

fender-bender
nom
uk flag
/fˈɛndɚbˈɛndɚ/
(collision légère)

(collision légère)

accident mineur

a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

What is a "fender-bender"?

A fender-bender is a minor car accident, usually involving a small collision between vehicles at low speeds. It often results in little damage, mostly to the fenders or bumpers of the cars involved. These accidents are typically not serious and may not cause injuries, but drivers still need to exchange information for insurance purposes and may file claims for repairs. Fender-benders commonly happen in places like parking lots or traffic jams.

heads up
heads up
Interjection
uk flag
/hˈɛdz ˈʌp/
(Préviens !)

(Préviens !)

Attention !

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

heavy
Adjectif
h
h
ea
ɛ
v
v
y
i
(fort)

(fort)

lourd

of great intensity or power or force

light
to [keep] tabs on {sb/sth}
to keep tabs on somebody or something
Phrase
uk flag
/kˈiːp tˈæbz ˌɑːn ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Collocation

to closely observe someone or something to stay informed about their activities or whereabouts

to pick up
verbe
uk flag
/ˈpɪk ˈʌp/
(augmenter en vitesse)

(augmenter en vitesse)

accélérer

to increase in speed or pace suddenly or gradually

Informations Grammaticales:

Intransitif
Statut Phrasal
inseparable
verbe de la phrase
pick
particule de la phrase
up
rubbernecker
nom
r
r
u
ʌ
bb
b
e
ə
r
r
n
n
e
ɛ
ck
k
e
ə
r
r
(fouineur)

(fouineur)

curieux

a person who stares inquisitively

rush hour
rush hour
nom
uk flag
/ɹˈʌʃ ˈaɪʊɹ/
heure de pointe

heure de pointe

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

What is "rush hour"?

Rush hour is the period of the day when there is a high volume of people traveling to or from work, school, or other activities. This typically happens in the early morning and late afternoon or evening, when traffic on the roads, buses, and trains is at its busiest. During rush hour, public transportation services and roadways can become crowded, leading to longer travel times. It is a common challenge in cities where many people rely on public transport or cars for their daily commutes.

Informations Grammaticales:

Nom Composé
scene
nom
s
s
c
e
i:
n
n
e
(lieu)

(lieu)

scène

the location or setting where an event or action takes place

shoulder
shoulder
nom
sh
ʃ
ou
l
l
d
d
e
ə
r
r
(banquette)

(banquette)

accotement

the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

What is a "shoulder"?

A shoulder is the area of land next to the roadway, usually on the outer edge. It is typically used for emergency stopping or as a safety zone for vehicles, such as when they need to pull over. The shoulder can also be used for pedestrian walkways or bike lanes in some areas. It provides extra space beside the main lanes of traffic, helping to avoid accidents or allowing vehicles to stop without blocking traffic.

to spin out
verbe
uk flag
/spˈɪn ˈaʊt/
(faire un tête-à-queue)

(faire un tête-à-queue)

déraper

to lose control of a vehicle, causing it to spin around or slide uncontrollably, typically on a slippery or wet surface

Informations Grammaticales:

Statut Phrasal
inseparable
tangle
nom
t
t
a
æ
n
n
g
g
ə
l
l
e
(un carambolage)

(un carambolage)

un embouteillage

a traffic accident involving two or more vehicles that have collided, often causing a messy or complicated situation on the road

a (tough|hard) row to hoe
a tough row to hoe
Phrase
uk flag
/ɐ tˈʌf hˈɑːɹd ɹˈoʊ tə hˈoʊ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a situation that causes difficulties for one

What is the origin of the idiom "a tough row to hoe" and when to use it?

The idiom "a tough row to hoe" originated from the agricultural practice of hoeing rows in a field to prepare the soil for planting. This expression is used to suggest that the task at hand requires considerable effort, endurance, and perseverance, just as tilling a row of soil can be physically demanding and labor-intensive.

to work one's way over something
Phrase
uk flag
/wˈɜːk wˈʌnz wˈeɪ ˌoʊvɚ ɔːɹ θɹuː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to move toward a destination or goal, often with effort or difficulty, typically involving a gradual or slow progress

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