s’en tirer
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s’en tirer
A pronominal verb phrase is a group of words that begins with a pronominal verb (e.g., se brosser les dents).
1. (colloquial) (to overcome a difficult situation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to manage
Arrête de stresser ! Je suis sûr que tu vas t’en tirer.Stop stressing out! I'm sure you'll manage.
b. to do
Alors, cette interro ? - J’avais pas révisé, mais je m’en suis pas trop mal tiré.Well, how did the test go? - I didn't study, but I didn't do too badly.
c. to get away
Arnaud s’en est tiré avec un avertissement, mais le proviseur était furieux.Arnaud got away with a warning, but the principal was furious.
d. to get off
Tania s’en est tirée avec des excuses et un sourire, mais elle l’a échappé belle !Tania got off with an apology and a smile, but it was a close call!
e. to make it
Je ne m’en serais jamais tiré sans ton aide.I would never have made it without your help.
2. (colloquial) (to pay; used with "pour")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to shell out (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
C’était pas trop cher, ton billet de train ? - Avec le tarif étudiant, je m’en suis tiré pour 50 euros.Wasn't your train ticket too expensive? - With the student fare, I shelled out 50 euros.
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