crever la gueule ouverte

French

Etymology

Literally, “to die with the gob open.”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kʁə.ve la ɡœ.l‿u.vɛʁt/

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Verb

crever la gueule ouverte

1. (vulgar) to die a pitiful death

   Synonym: crever la bouche ouverte

See also

• sur le carreau