bomber la poitrine

French

Etymology

Literally, to puff up/stick out one's chest.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɔ̃.be la pwa.tʁin/
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Verb

bomber la poitrine

  1. (figuratively) to swagger, to strut, to puff up (to throw out one's chest in pride)
    Synonym: bomber le torse