faire la part du feu

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ la paʁ dy fø/
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Verb

faire la part du feu

  1. (literally) in the event of a fire, to give up some items to the flames in order to preserve the rest
  2. (figuratively) to compromise; to make sacrifices for the greater good

See also

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