mettre la dernière main

French

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /mɛ.tʁə la dɛʁ.njɛʁ mɛ̃/

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Verb

mettre la dernière main

1. (figuratively) to make the final adjustments, to put the finishing touches, to put the final touches [with à ‘to something’]

   Synonyms: mettre la dernière touche, mettre la touche finale, parachever, fignoler, peaufiner