montrer le bout de son nez

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, to show the tip of one's nose.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mɔ̃.tʁe l(ə) bu d(ə) sɔ̃ ne/
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Verb[edit]

montrer le bout de son nez

  1. (informal, figuratively) to show up
    Synonym: pointer le bout de son nez

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