de fil en aiguille

French edit

Etymology edit

Literally, “from thread to needle.” Compare Dutch van naaldje tot draadje.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /də fi.l‿ɑ̃.n‿e.ɡɥij/
  • (file)

Adverb edit

de fil en aiguille

  1. one thing leading to another

See also edit