sur les chapeaux de roue

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, on the hubcaps.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /syʁ le ʃa.po d(ə) ʁu/

Adverb

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sur les chapeaux de roue

  1. off to a flying start
    démarrer sur les chapeaux de roueto get off to a flying start

Usage notes

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Chiefly used with démarrer.

Alternative forms

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See also

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