tenir la corde

French

Etymology

Literally, “to hold the rope.”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tə.niʁ la kɔʁd/

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Verb

tenir la corde

1. (equestrianism) to be in the inside lane, to stay in the inside lane
2. (figuratively) to be in an advantageous position

See also

• prendre la corde
• à la corde