tailler dans le gras
French
Etymology
Literally, “to cut into the fat”.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ta.je dɑ̃ lə ɡʁa/ ~ /ta.je dɑ̃ lə ɡʁɑ/
Verb
- (figuratively) to trim, to remove what's superfluous
Usage notes
- Not to be confused with tailler le bout de gras.