se faire la main

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sə fɛʁ la mɛ̃/

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Verb

se faire la main

1. (transitive with à) (informal, figuratively) to try one's hand, to get one's hand in, to get accustomed, to train oneself, to practise

   Synonyms: s’entraîner, s’exercer, se roder, s’habituer

See also

• faire ses premières armes
• blanchir sous le harnais