sur le pouce

French

Etymology

Literally, “on one's thumb” (i.e. without plates). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /syʁ lə pus/
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Prepositional phrase

sur le pouce

  1. on the go, on the run, on the hoof
    manger sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    déjeuner sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
    dîner sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)
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