tirer une épine du pied

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ti.ʁe yn e.pin dy pje/
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Verb

tirer une épine du pied

  1. (informal, figuratively) to get out of a tight spot, to help out of a jam; to take a weight off someone's shoulders; to be a relief
    Synonyms: retirer une épine du pied, enlever une épine du pied, ôter une épine du pied
    Ça m’enlève une épine du pied !(please add an English translation of this usage example)