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tourner comme un lion en cage
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French
1.1
Etymology
1.2
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1.3
Verb
1.3.1
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Etymology
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Literally,
“
to turn like a lion in a cage
”
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Pronunciation
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IPA
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:
/tuʁ.ne kɔ.m‿œ̃ ljɔ̃ ɑ̃ kaʒ/
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tourner
comme
un
lion
en
cage
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simile
)
to pace up and down; to be
restless
; to feel like a caged animal
Synonym:
tourner comme un ours en cage
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faire les cent pas
ne pas
tenir en place
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