manger dans la main

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to eat in the hand.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɑ̃.ʒe dɑ̃ la mɛ̃/
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Verb

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manger dans la main [with de]

  1. to be familiar with (of animals)
  2. to be too familiar or servile with (of humans)

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