tailler dans le gras

French

Etymology

Literally, “to cut into the fat”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ta.je dɑ̃ lə ɡʁa/ ~ /ta.je dɑ̃ lə ɡʁɑ/

Verb

tailler dans le gras

1. (figuratively) to trim, to remove what's superfluous

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with tailler le bout de gras.