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Quand le vin est tiré…

Posted on 17 January 2012 by Tournesol

Expand your knowledge of French phrases: Quand le vin est tireé il faut le boit: Literally: When the cork is drawn, you must drink the wine: In for a penny, in for a pound. Un malheur ne vient jamais seul: … Continue reading →

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Better the devil you know…

Posted on 9 January 2012 by Tournesol

Another translated French phrase: On sait ce que l’on quitte, on ne sait pas ce que l’on prend : Literally: One knows what one leaves, not what one gets: Better the devil you know [than the devil you don’t know] … Continue reading →

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