prendre le large

French

Etymology

Literally, “to take to the open sea; to set sail”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pʁɑ̃.dʁə lə laʁʒ/
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Verb

prendre le large

  1. (figuratively) to slip away, to do a bunk, to take flight
    Synonyms: mettre les voiles, se faire la malle, prendre la tangente, prendre la fuite
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