avoir les chevilles qui enflent
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avoir les chevilles qui enflent
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to have an inflated opinion of oneself)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to be full of oneself (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Depuis qu'il a gagné ce concours, Claude a vraiment les chevilles qui enflent.Since he won that contest, Claude's been really full of himself.
b. to have a big head (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Marianne a obtenu la meilleure note à l’examen. Maintenant, elle a les chevilles qui enflent.Marianne got the highest score on the exam. Now, she has a big head.
c. to be too big for one's britches (idiom) (United States)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Thierry pense qu’il est le meilleur joueur de l’équipe. Il commence à avoir les chevilles qui enflent !Thierry thinks he's the best player on the team. He's getting too big for his britches!
d. to be too big for one's boots (idiom) (United Kingdom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Depuis sa promotion, Jacob a les chevilles qui enflent.Since his promotion, Jacob's been too big for his boots.
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