faire pâle figure

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French

Etymology

Compare English cut a figure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ pal fi.ɡyʁ/ ~ /fɛʁ pɑl fi.ɡyʁ/
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Verb

faire pâle figure

  1. (figuratively) to pale in comparison (with), not to hold a candle (to)

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