attacher Pierre avec Paul

French

Etymology

Literally, “to attach Peter with Paul”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ta.ʃe pjɛ.ʁ‿a.vɛk pɔl/ ~ /a.ta.ʃe pje.ʁ‿a.vɛk pɔl/
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Verb

attacher Pierre avec Paul

  1. (idiomatic) to fasten a button in the wrong buttonhole
    Synonym: mettre le samedi avec le dimanche

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