passer un savon
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Etymology
Literally, “to pass a soap”.
Pronunciation
Verb
- (informal) to tell off, to haul over the coals [with à ‘someone’]
- Maman m’a passé un de ces savons quand elle a découvert que j’avais cassé son vase, je te dis pas !
- Mum gave me an earful when she found out I'd broken her vase, let me tell you!
Conjugation
- see passer
See also
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