mettre la clé sous la porte
French
Alternative forms
Etymology
Literally, “to put the key under the door”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/ ~ /me.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/
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Verb
- (figuratively) to close down (of a business), to close up shop
- Synonym: fermer boutique