pendre la crémaillère
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French[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “to hang up the trammel” (a metal hook for suspending cooking pots over the hearth), an act one would do soon after moving into a new house so as to make it possible to cook.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
- (idiomatic) to have a housewarming party
Conjugation[edit]
- see pendre