mettre le doigt dans l'engrenage

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to put one's finger in the gear.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə lə dwa dɑ̃ l‿ɑ̃.ɡʁə.naʒ/ ~ /me.tʁə lə dwa dɑ̃ l‿ɑ̃.ɡʁə.naʒ/
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Verb

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mettre le doigt dans l’engrenage

  1. (figuratively) to get caught up in something, to get sucked in something, to get involved in something against one's will