sur le billard

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, on the pool table.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

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sur le billard

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sur,‎ le,‎ billard.
  2. (informal) on the operating table; under the knife
    passer sur le billardto go under the knife