numéroter ses abattis

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French

Etymology

Literally, “to count one's limbs.”

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ny.me.ʁɔ.te se.z‿a.ba.ti/
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Verb

numéroter ses abattis

  1. to check how many limbs one has, either before a battle as a way of preparing for combat, or after it, to check that one is all in one piece
  2. (figuratively) to get loaded for bear, to brace oneself

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