faire une croix

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French

Etymology

Literally, to make a cross (on something).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛ.ʁ‿yn kʁwa/
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Verb

faire une croix

  1. (informal, figuratively) to forsake, to kiss goodbye to (to give up reluctantly)
    Synonyms: dire au revoir à, dire adieu à, tirer un trait sur, s’asseoir sur
    Vu que tu n’as pas mangé ta soupe, tu peux faire une croix sur le dessert.
    Seeing as you haven't eaten your soup, you can forget about dessert.