tuer une mouche avec un canon

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɥe.ʁ‿yn mu.ʃ‿a.vɛ.k‿œ̃ ka.nɔ̃/

Verb

tuer une mouche avec un canon

  1. (figuratively) to use a sledgehammer to crack a nut
    Synonym: écraser une mouche avec un marteau
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