tenir le haut du pavé

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French

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tə.niʁ lə o dy pa.ve/
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Verb

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tenir le haut du pavé

  1. (figuratively) to be on top, to occupy the highest social rank, to be at the top of the ladder
  2. (figuratively) to set the pace, to lead the way