faire la part du feu

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ la paʁ dy fø/

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Verb

faire la part du feu

1. (literally) in the event of a fire, to give up some items to the flames in order to preserve the rest
2. (figuratively) to compromise; to make sacrifices for the greater good

See also

• sauver les meubles
• limiter les dégâts
• arrêter les frais
• distinguer l’essentiel de l’accessoire