to completely fail, lose, or stop functioning

ne pas faire long feu

ne pas faire long feu

used to describe a situation in which an incompetent or inexperienced person is advising others who have no knowledge or experience at all

ils n'en savent pas plus long l'un que l'autre

ils n'en savent pas plus long l'un que l'autre

Ex: The group of amateurs trying to fix the car 's engine was a classic case the blind leading the blind.

to take great risks that could result in one's own death

jouer avec sa vie, risquer sa vie, risquer sa peau

jouer avec sa vie, risquer sa vie, risquer sa peau

Ex: I 'm warning you not dice with death by entering that abandoned building .

to wait for something anxiously or eagerly

Ex: He said he'd be here in 15 minutes, but given his track record, I wouldn't hold my breath.
easy does it
[phrase]

used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something

Ex: As the car inched closer to the tight parking spot, she reminded the driver, "Easy does it."

to do something that one has not done before in order to become more experienced or familiar with it

Ex: She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.

to learn how something works or how to use it

Ex: Don't worry; it might seem complicated now, but you'll get the hang of cooking this recipe.
nerve
[nom]

the ability to face difficult or challenging situations with determination and resolve

courage, audace

courage, audace

Ex: His nerve cracked when he faced the hostile crowd during the debate .Son **nerf** a craqué lorsqu'il a fait face à la foule hostile pendant le débat.

the renewal of one's energy or endurance that allows one to continue or start over a physical exertion

second souffle, regain d'énergie

second souffle, regain d'énergie

Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind.Il avait l'impression de ne plus pouvoir continuer, mais les encouragements de la foule lui ont donné un **second souffle**.
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