mettre la clé sous la porte

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French

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to put the key under the door.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/, /me.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/
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Verb

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mettre la clé sous la porte

  1. (figuratively) to close down (of a business), to close up shop
    Synonym: fermer boutique

See also

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