faire main basse sur
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faire main basse sur
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to seize forcefully)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to help oneself to
Pendant la pause, le conférencier a fait main basse sur les derniers croissants du buffet.During the break, the conference speaker helped himself to the last croissants from the buffet.
b. to take control of
Grâce à des alliances stratégiques, la société a fait main basse sur le secteur numérique.Thanks to strategic alliances, the company took control of the digital sector.
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