secouer comme un prunier
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secouer comme un prunier
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. (colloquial) (idiom) (to shake violently)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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 shake like a rag doll (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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).
Arrête de me secouer comme un prunier ! Tu me fais mal !Stop shaking me like a rag doll! You're hurting me!
b. to shake until one's teeth rattle (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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).
Sophie était tellement en colère contre son petit frère qu'elle l'a secoué comme un prunier.Sophie was so angry with her little brother that she shook him until his teeth rattled.
2. (colloquial) (idiom) (to make violent reproaches)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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 give a dressing-down (colloquial) (idiom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
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 patron a été impitoyable. Il m'a secoué comme un prunier avant de me mettre à la porte.The boss was ruthless. He gave me a dressing-down before firing me.
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