(idiomatic) to suck up to; flatter too much

to start again from scratch, to start again with a clean slate

(informal) why? what for? to what end?

(figuratively) to make waves; to rock the boat

to be generous; to do more than necessary

(transitive with avec) (informal) to have a way with, to have a knack for

(informal, intransitive) to be all the rage, to be a huge success, to be a hit

(informal) to be a hit, to be a huge success

to make amends, to mend one's ways, to eat crow

(transitive with sur) to help oneself to, to get hold of, to walk off with