Phrases.com »

Phrases related to: tout s'use à la longue Page #2

Yee yee! We've found 625 phrases and idioms matching tout s'use à la longue.

Sort:RelevancyA - Z
bee in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of this expression is “bug in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
bee in one's bonnetan idea, which is thought to be crazy or exciting; someone’s particular interest, concern or obsession with somethingRate it:

(3.00 / 1 vote)
beggars can't be choosers(proverb) When resources are limited, one must accept even substandard things.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
better late than neverIt's better to arrive late then to never come or do something.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
blanket termA word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things. The degree of relation may vary. Blanket terms often trade specificity for ease-of-use; in other words, a blanket term by itself gives little detail about the things that it describes or the relationships between them, but is easy to say and remember. Blanket terms often originate as slang, and eventually become integrated into the general vocabulary.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
bluewashTo use a blue paint or glaze.Rate it:

(3.00 / 1 vote)
bluewashTo tout a business or organization's commitment to social responsibility, and to use this perception for public relations and economic gain; to present a humanitarian front in this manner.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
bon berger tond mais n'écorche pasWe may use but not abuse our subordinates.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
bon sang mais c'est bien sûrExpression utilisée pour souligner l’aspect absurde, ridicule ou inapproprié de quelque chose, tout en sous-entendant que cela aurait dû sauter aux yeux.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
bonne soiréeSe dit en quittant quelqu’un le soir en sachant que la personne ne se couchera pas tout de suite.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
boo booshort for Boo Boo Bear, cartoon character Yogi Bear's sidekick from the show Huckleberry Hound, 1958; this phrase is capitalized. It means something different when not capitalized; See also: boo booRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
Born YesterdayOne who is immature and not experienced, one who does not know a lot of tricks or statements that people use to fool othersRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
break a butterfly on a wheelTo use unnecessary force to destroy something fragile or achieve something insignificantRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
break inNew function more naturally through use or wear.Rate it:

(3.67 / 3 votes)
break intoTo open or begin to use.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
break outTo bring out, use, or present.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
bring (one's) a-gamerefers to bringing maximum effort, focus and undeniable commitment; an encouragement to do your best with no excuses; giving it your allRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
bug in one's bonnetSomething that makes someone act crazy or excites them or is of particular interest or concern to them; something that bothers or irritates someone; a lesser known version of the expression “bee in one’s bonnet”Rate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
bum's rushForcible ejection from an establishment, as of a bum (hobo); someone trying to get you to leave abruptly (quickly).Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
bumpin' ugliesmaking love; having sex (We never really say "bumping uglies", it's always shortened to bumpin' with the g silent)Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
butt outdon't be involved in (stop interfering in) what someone else is doingRate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
by george, i think she's got itan expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; See also "By Jove, I think he's got it"Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
by handManually; without the use of automation or machines.Rate it:

(2.00 / 1 vote)
by jove, i think he's got itan expression used to express surprise or satisfaction when someone finally understands or accomplishes something; see also "By George, I think she's got it"Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est de la moutarde après dînerIt comes too late to be of any use; It is a day after the fair.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est du bien perduSe dit de tout ce qui s’offre d’agréable ou d’utile à une personne qui ne sait pas ou qui ne peut pas en profiter.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est du tout cuitSe dit de ce dont le succès est assuré.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est la croix et la bannièreSe dit de tout ce qui est très difficile, très compliqué.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est la mort du petit chevalC’est très grave, c’est la fin de tout.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est la tour de BabelLieu, assemblée où tout le monde parle à la fois et sans s’entendre, où règne une grande confusion d’opinions et de discours.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est le diable et son trainC'est tout à la fois long, difficile, cause de souffrances, et dangereux ; bref, infernal.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est son père tout craché (fam.)He is the very spit (or, less fam., image) of his father.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est tout commeIt comes to the same thing.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est tout direS’emploie pour signifier qu’il n’y a rien de ce qu’on pense qui ne soit pas renfermé dans ce qu’on va dire.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est tout direThat is saying all, enough.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est tout unC’est identique, cela revient au même.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est tout unIt is all the same.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est tout un ou tout autreIt is either one thing or the other.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est un combleSe dit de ce qui dépasse tout ce que l'on pourrait imaginer.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est un homme capable de toutHe is a man that would stick at nothing.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est un ouvrage de longue haleineIt’s a long job, a heavy piece of work.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
c'est un touche-à-toutHe is a Jack of all trades; He meddles with everything.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
ça roule, ma pouleÇa va, tout va bien.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
call an ambulanceUse a telephone to ensure arrival of an ambulanceRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
call the policeUse a telephone to request the arrival of a police officer.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
can I use your phoneIndicates that the speaker wants to communicate with someone via the interlocutor's telephone, if it is available.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
can't put the words back into one's mouth fast enoughThis phrase is often said after someone said something they shouldn't have said as a way of conveying regret for having said it.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
can't see the forest for the treesTo miss the major things while only seeing the minor details; to overlook the entire situation due to focusing on small aspectsRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
car madame à jaser tient le dé tout le jourMadame engrosses the conversation all day long.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
cash inTo profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.Rate it:

(4.33 / 6 votes)

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited phrases collection on the web!

Alternative searches for tout s'use à la longue:

Quiz

Are you a phrases master?

»
A ______ draw.
A big
B far
C quick
D rapid

Browse Phrases.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ