donner sa main à couper

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French

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Etymology

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Compare Polish dać sobie rękę uciąć.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɔ.ne sa mɛ̃ a ku.pe/
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Verb

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donner sa main à couper

  1. to bet one's boots that, to bet one's bottom dollar that (to be absolutely sure that)
    Synonyms: mettre sa main à couper, mettre sa main au feu, mettre sa tête à couper