numéroter ses abattis
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “to count one's limbs.”
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
- to check how many limbs one has, either before a battle as a way of preparing for combat, or after it, to check that one is all in one piece
- (figuratively) to get loaded for bear, to brace oneself