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French
Etymology
Literally, “to have lead in one's wing”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ dy plɔ̃ dɑ̃ l‿ɛl/
Verb
avoir du plomb dans l’aile
- (figuratively) to be in bad shape
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