se tenir à carreau

French

Etymology

Literally, “to stand square”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sə t(ə).ni.ʁ‿a ka.ʁo/
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Verb

se tenir à carreau

  1. (informal) to lie low, to watch one's step, to behave oneself, to straighten up, to walk the line
    Synonym: rester sage

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