envoyer des fleurs

French

Etymology

Literally, “to throw flowers”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.vwa.je de flœʁ/
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Verb

envoyer des fleurs

  1. (rare, figuratively) to say nice things to, to compliment [with à ‘someone’]
    Synonyms: jeter des fleurs, lancer des fleurs
    1. (reflexively) to toot one's own horn, to blow one's own horn, to blow one's own trumpet, to pat oneself on the back
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