mettre de l'eau dans son vin
French edit
Etymology edit
Literally, “to put water in one's wine”.
Pronunciation edit
- IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə d(ə) l‿o dɑ̃ sɔ̃ vɛ̃/
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Verb edit
- to moderate one's impetuosity; to compromise
- Near-synonyms: calmer son jeu, tempérer ses ardeurs