avoir du plomb dans l'aile

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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

  1. (figuratively) to be in bad shape

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