redorer son blason

French

Etymology

Literally, “to regild one's coat of arms”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁə.dɔ.ʁe sɔ̃ bla.zɔ̃/

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Verb

redorer son blason

1. (historical) for an impoverished aristocrat to marry a farmer-general's daughter in order to regain wealth and status
2. (figuratively) to restore one's image, to restore one's reputation, to regain prestige

   Synonym: redorer son image