au petit pied

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French

Etymology

Literally, at the small foot.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /o p(ə).ti pje/
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Prepositional phrase

au petit pied

  1. (derogatory) small-time, minor, petty
    Synonym: à la petite semaine

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