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renverser la vapeur

French

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Etymology

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A reference to steam locomotives.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʁɑ̃.vɛʁ.se la va.pœʁ/

Verb

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renverser la vapeur

  1. (figuratively) to turn the tide, to turn things around; to change course
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