de fil en aiguille

French

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /də fi.l‿ɑ̃.n‿e.ɡɥij/

• Audio:

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Adverb

de fil en aiguille

1. one thing leading to another

See also

• de proche en proche