avec des pieds de plomb

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French

Etymology

Literally, with leaden feet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.vɛk de pje də plɔ̃/
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Adverb

avec des pieds de plomb

  1. (figuratively) reluctantly
    Synonym: à contrecœur
    aller quelque part avec des pieds de plombto drag one's feet somewhere