faire noir comme chez le loup

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to be black as in the wolf's lair.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fɛʁ nwaʁ kɔm ʃe lə lu/

Verb

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faire noir comme chez le loup

  1. (simile, impersonal) to be dark to the point where one can't see; to be pitch-dark
    Synonym: faire noir comme dans un four