à la louche

French

Etymology

Literally, “by the ladle”, referring to the use of a ladleful as an approximate quantity.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a la luʃ/

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Adverb

à la louche

1. (informal) roughly, approximately, give or take

   à la grosse louche ― very roughly

See also

• au doigt mouillé
• à vue de nez