avoir du plomb dans l'aile

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to have lead in one's wing”.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA^(key): /a.vwaʁ dy plɔ̃ dɑ̃ l‿ɛl/

Verb[edit]

avoir du plomb dans l’aile

(figuratively) to be in bad shape

See also[edit]

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