avoir du plomb dans l'aile

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French

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ dy plɔ̃ dɑ̃ l‿ɛl/

Verb

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avoir du plomb dans l’aile

  1. (figuratively) to be in bad shape

See also

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