montrer le bout de son nez

French

Etymology

Literally, “to show the tip of one's nose”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɔ̃.tʁe l(ə) bu d(ə) sɔ̃ ne/

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Verb

montrer le bout de son nez

1. (informal, figuratively) to show up

   Synonym: pointer le bout de son nez

See also

• mettre le pied dehors