tourner comme un lion en cage

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to turn like a lion in a cage.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tuʁ.ne kɔ.m‿œ̃ ljɔ̃ ɑ̃ kaʒ/
  • Audio (Lyon):(file)

Verb

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tourner comme un lion en cage

  1. (simile) to pace up and down; to be restless; to feel like a caged animal
    Synonym: tourner comme un ours en cage

See also

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