![to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45311/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion")
to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is
Ex:
![to [break] out in a sweat](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "to [break] out in a sweat")
to [break] out in a sweat
[Phrase]
to suddenly start sweating
Ex:
The
intense
heat
caused
everyone
in
the
room
to
break out in
a
sweat
despite
the
air conditioning
.
![to [carry] a tune](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38711/thumb/sing/180?type=jpeg "to [carry] a tune")
to [carry] a tune
[Phrase]
to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice
Ex:
She
has
a
beautiful
voice
and
can
carry
a
tune
effortlessly
.
a fair shake
[Phrase]
a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others
Ex:
I
believe
everyone
deserves
a
fair
shake
in
life
.
![to [go] off the deep end](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42532/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] off the deep end")
to [go] off the deep end
[Phrase]
to suddenly and violently express one's anger
Ex:
If
they
do
n't
resolve
the
issue
soon
,
the
employees
will
go off
the
deep
end
and
start
protesting
.
![to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17557/thumb/unlucky/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer")
to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer
[Phrase]
to have no chance of achieving success
Ex:
The
team
was
so
outmatched
by
their
opponents
that
they
did
n't
have
a
single
prayer
of
winning
the
game
.
to talk into
[verbe]
persuader
Ex:
He's
against
the
idea,
but
I
think
I
can
talk
him
into
it.
Il est contre l'idée, mais je pense que je peux le convaincre.
that does it
[Interjection]
Ça suffit !
Ex:
After
listening
to
her
daughter
's
music
blaring
through
the
walls
all
night
,
Mary
stormed
into
her
room
and
yelled
,
"
That
does it
!
Après avoir écouté la musique de sa fille retentir à travers les murs toute la nuit, Mary est entrée dans sa chambre en trombe et a crié : "Ça suffit ! Baisse ça tout de suite !"
through the wringer
[Phrase]
experiencing many difficulties or challenges
Ex:
Dealing with
the
loss
of
a
loved one
can
put
you
through
the
wringer
emotionally
.
![to [get] a grip on {oneself}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44282/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] a grip on {oneself}")
to [get] a grip on {oneself}
[Phrase]
to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts
Ex:
Monica
will
have
got
a
grip
on
herself
by
tonight
so
she
can
evaluate
job
offers
with
a
level
head
tomorrow
.
to pull together
[verbe]
travailler ensemble
Ex:
In
tough
times
,
it
's
crucial
for
families
to
pull together
and
support
one another
.
Dans les moments difficiles, il est crucial que les familles se serrent les coudes et se soutiennent mutuellement.
that tears it
[phrase]
used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point
Ex:
They
raised
the
rent
again?
That
tears
it,
I’m
moving
out!
to [cut] class
[Phrase]
to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse
Ex:
I
ca
n't
believe
she
cut
class
just
to
hang out
with
her
friends
.
gag me
[Interjection]
Beurk !
Ex:
She
kept
bragging
about
her
perfect
life
—
gag
me
!
Elle n'arrêtait pas de se vanter de sa vie parfaite—ça me donne la nausée !
to [kiss] up to {sb}
[Phrase]
to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages
Ex:
He’s
always
kissing
up
to
the
boss,
hoping
for
a
promotion.