mettre de l'eau dans son vin
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French
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “to put water in one's wine”.
Pronunciation
[edit]- IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə d(ə) l‿o dɑ̃ sɔ̃ vɛ̃/
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Verb
[edit]- to moderate one's impetuosity; to compromise
- Near-synonyms: calmer son jeu, tempérer ses ardeurs