aller au charbon

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, “to go to the coals.”

Pronunciation

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Verb

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aller au charbon

  1. (figuratively) to do the menial work, to get one's hands dirty
    Synonyms: mettre la main à la pâte, se retrousser les manches

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