jouer la montre

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʒwe la mɔ̃tʁ/
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Verb

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jouer la montre

  1. (figuratively) to run out the clock, to play for time, to use delaying tactics, to stall
    Synonyms: temporiser, gagner du temps