tirer sur la corde

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ti.ʁe syʁ la kɔʁd/

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Verb

tirer sur la corde

1. (informal, figuratively) to abuse of a situation, to take advantage of someone, of a service that someone offers

   Synonym: tirer sur la ficelle

2. (informal, figuratively) to overdo it, to burn the candle at both ends, to push one's luck

See also

• abuser
• exagérer
• dépasser les bornes