Jeter de l'huile sur le feu.
To make things worse, to exacerbate an already tense situation and escalate the conflict even further.
Example: "Instead of calming the argument, he added fuel to the fire by yelling at everyone."
Exemple : « Au lieu de calmer la dispute, il a jeté de l'huile sur le feu en criant après tout le monde. »
Jouer avec le feu
Taking dangerous risks, behaving in a dangerous way that could end badly.
Example: "Lying to your boss about your qualifications is playing with fire."
Exemple :« Mentir à votre patron sur vos qualifications, c'est jouer avec le feu. »
L'or noir
Oil
Example: an increase in the price of crude oil causes an increase in gasoline prices.
Exemple: l'augmentation du prix de l'or noir provoque une augmentation de l'essence.
La crème de la crème
The best
Example: "This exclusive event brings together the cream of the crop in the music world."
Exemple:« Cet événement exclusif rassemble la crème de la crème du monde de la musique. »
Le bouche-à-oreille
The informal transmission of information, opinions, or recommendations from person to person. When a customer is satisfied with a product or service, they tell their friends and family.
Example: I heard about it through word of mouth.
Exemple: j'ai appris la nouvelle par le bouche-à-oreille
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