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To make decissions that can't be changed in the future. commencer à apprendre		to burn your bridges Remember no to burn your bridges unless it's necessary.
Something that is very fragile, delicate and won't last. commencer à apprendre		house of cards The ceasefire between you and your brother is a house of cards.
An expression which means that if you want something to happen, paying attention to it will only make the waiting feel longer. commencer à apprendre		A watched kettle never boils. Don't check your email every second, remember, a watched kettle never boils.
To entertain people successfully, make them laugh or clap loudly. commencer à apprendre		to bring the house down This show was so good, it just brought the house down.
To make oneself comfortable. commencer à apprendre		to make oneself at home I easily make myself at home wherever I go.
A person who accepts being treated badly and doesn't complain. commencer à apprendre		to be a doormat I can't stand being anybody's doormat.
To take precautions after something bad has already happened. commencer à apprendre		to lock the barn door after the horse has bolted Buying a burglar alarm after the house has been robbed is just locking the barn door after the horse has bolted.

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Houses and buildings – English idioms and sayings