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se faire la main
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. (figurative) (to gain experience)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. to try one's hand (idiom)
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).
Le nouvel employé s'est fait la main sur des dossiers faciles avant de gérer des cas complexes.The new employee tried his hand at simple cases before handling complex cases.
b. to get one's hand in (idiom) (United Kingdom)
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).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Le chef débutant s'est fait la main dans un petit bistrot de quartier avant d'ouvrir son propre restaurant.The novice chef got his hand in at a small neighbourhood bistro before opening his own restaurant.
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