aller à Canossa
French
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Canossa, the place where Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor, did penance to reverse his excommunication.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /a.le a ka.nɔ.sa/, /a.le.ʁ‿a ka.nɔ.sa/
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Verb
- to go to Canossa; make amends, to mend one's ways, to eat humble pie, eat crow
- Synonym: faire amende honorable
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