mettre la main à la pâte

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, to put one's hand to the dough.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə la mɛ̃ a la pat/, /mɛ.tʁə la mɛ̃ a la pɑt/, /me.tʁə la mɛ̃ a la pat/, /me.tʁə la mɛ̃ a la pɑt/
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Verb[edit]

mettre la main à la pâte

  1. (figuratively) to muck in, to put one's shoulder to the wheel, to get one's hands dirty

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