l'échapper belle

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /l‿e.ʃa.pe bɛl/

Verb

l'échapper belle

  1. (informal) to have a narrow escape, to have a close call, to dodge a bullet
    Synonym: avoir chaud

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