Relier Pairs Technology IdiomsVersion en ligne Find out the meaning of these idioms related to technology, inventions and future. par Míriam Tomàs 1 To become realistic; to become alert of what is going on around one. 2 To explain something to someone in a very complicated way, in order to impress them rather than help them understand. 3 To continue to work well over a long period of time or to remain popular or respected for a long time. 4 If you say that, you mean that it’s obvious. 5 To try to return to the past 6 Do something again, from the beginning, especially in a needless or inefficient effort. 7 To do something differently, after it has been done in the same way for a long time. 8 When new ideas or products are tested on someone. 9 Rarely, once in a very long time. 10 To change your ideas or behaviour as the world or the situation changes. It doesn't take a rocket scientist Break the mould To turn back the clock Be somebody's guinea pig Stand the test of time Come down to earth Blind someone with science Once in a blue moon Reinvent the wheel Move with the times