coudre la peau du renard à celle du lion

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French

Etymology

Literally, to sew the skin of the fox to that of the lion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ku.dʁə la po dy ʁ(ə).naʁ a sɛl dy ljɔ̃/
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Verb

coudre la peau du renard à celle du lion

  1. (figuratively) to combine cunning with strength, to be cunning as well as strong
    Synonym: joindre la ruse à la force