montrer le bout de son nez

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French

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

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montrer le bout de son nez

  1. (informal, figuratively) to show up
    Synonym: pointer le bout de son nez

See also

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