se tenir à carreau

French

Etymology

Literally, “to stand square”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /sə t(ə).ni.ʁ‿a ka.ʁo/

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Verb

se tenir à carreau

1. (informal) to lie low, to watch one's step, to behave oneself, to straighten up, to walk the line

   Synonym: rester sage

Conjugation

• see tenir

See also

• se faire tout petit
• faire profil bas