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Idioms · 2 entries

French

What does "French" mean?

Please forgive me for swearing.

Excuse my French

Britain, mid 20th century.

Tour de force

Britain, 19th century.

Entry 1

Excuse my French

Meaning Please forgive me for swearing.

Usage Britain, mostly by the older generation.

Example

  • Bugger - excuse my French.

Entry 2

Tour de force

Meaning A feat of strength power or skill.

Usage Worldwide.

Example

  • He managed to lift the back off that truck off the ground - a real tour de force.

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