mettre sa main à couper

French

Etymology

Compare Polish dać sobie rękę uciąć.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə sa mɛ̃ a ku.pe/

Verb

mettre sa main à couper

  1. to bet one's life that, to bet one's boots that, to bet one's bottom dollar that (to be absolutely sure that)
    Synonyms: donner sa main à couper, mettre sa main au feu, mettre sa tête à couper
    J'en mettrais ma main à couper. ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

Usage notes

  • Often used with en: en mettre sa main à couper.
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