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

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

Usage notes

Not to be confused with tailler le bout de gras.

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