maigre comme un clou

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French

Etymology

Literally, "thin as a nail".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛ.ɡʁə kɔ.m‿œ̃ klu/ ~ /me.ɡʁə kɔ.m‿œ̃ klu/
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Adjective

maigre comme un clou (plural maigres comme des clous)

  1. (simile) thin as a rake, thin as a wafer
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