sortir par la petite porte

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French

Etymology

Literally, to go out through the little door, i.e. the back door.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɔʁ.tiʁ paʁ la p(ə).tit pɔʁt/

Verb

sortir par la petite porte

  1. (figuratively) to leave with one's tail between one's legs (defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner)
    Antonym: sortir par la grande porte