mener une vie de bâton de chaise

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French

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Etymology

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From bâton de chaise (rail of a sedan chair), something perceived to be constantly shaken and manhandled.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mə.ne yn vi d(ə) ba.tɔ̃ d(ə) ʃɛz/ ~ /mə.ne yn vi d(ə) bɑ.tɔ̃ d(ə) ʃɛz/, (more formal) /mə.ne.ʁ‿yn vi d(ə) ba.tɔ̃ d(ə) ʃɛz/ ~ /mə.ne.ʁ‿yn vi d(ə) bɑ.tɔ̃ d(ə) ʃɛz/
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Verb

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mener une vie de bâton de chaise

  1. to lead a wild life, to live a fast life, to live life in the fast lane

See also

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