autant en emporte le vent

French edit

Etymology edit

Literally, “the wind carries as many [promises] away”.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /o.tɑ̃ ɑ̃.n‿ɑ̃.pɔʁ.t(ə) lə vɑ̃/
France (Vosges) (file)

Phrase edit

autant en emporte le vent

these are empty promises; these are idle threats

See also edit

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