aller à Canossa

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French

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Etymology

From Canossa, the place where Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, did penance to reverse his excommunication.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.le a ka.nɔ.sa/, /a.le.ʁ‿a ka.nɔ.sa/
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Verb

aller à Canossa

  1. to go to Canossa; make amends, to mend one's ways, to eat humble pie, eat crow
    Synonym: faire amende honorable