avoir chaud aux fesses

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  • IPA(key): /a.vwaʁ ʃo o fɛs/
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Verb edit

avoir chaud aux fesses

  1. (informal) to have a narrow escape, to have a close call, to dodge a bullet
    Synonyms: avoir chaud, l’échapper belle
    On a eu chaud aux fesses !We've been lucky!

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