pousser la chansonnette

French

Etymology

Literally, “to push the little song”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pu.se la ʃɑ̃.sɔ.nɛt/

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Verb

pousser la chansonnette

1. to start singing
2. (figuratively) to start talking, to start confessing, to spill the beans, to spit it out

See also

• faire chanter