sur le pouce

French

Etymology

Literally, “on one's thumb” (i.e. without plates). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /syʁ lə pus/

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Prepositional phrase

sur le pouce

1. on the go, on the run, on the hoof

   manger sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

   déjeuner sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)

   dîner sur le pouce ― (please add an English translation of this usage example)