se mettre au vert

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sə mɛtʁ o vɛʁ/

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Verb

se mettre au vert

1. (figuratively) to get away from it all, to get out into the countryside to revitalise oneself, to take a refreshing break into the country
2. (figuratively) to go on the run, to head for the hills

   Synonym: prendre la clef des champs

See also

• recharger ses batteries