lâcher du lest

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la.ʃe dy lɛst/ ~ /lɑ.ʃe dy lɛst/
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Verb

lâcher du lest

  1. (figuratively) to climb down, to back down, to ease up, to make concessions
    Synonym: jeter du lest