tenir la corde

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, “to hold the rope.”

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /tə.niʁ la kɔʁd/
  • Audio (Lyon):(file)

Verb

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tenir la corde

  1. (equestrianism) to be in the inside lane, to stay in the inside lane
  2. (figuratively) to be in an advantageous position

See also

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