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French
Etymology
Literally, “on one's thumb” (i.e. without plates). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
Pronunciation
Prepositional phrase
sur le pouce
- on the go, on the run, on the hoof
- manger sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- déjeuner sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
- dîner sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)