secouer le cocotier
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secouer le cocotier
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 disrupt habits)
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 things up (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
La nouvelle patronne a secoué le cocotier quand elle est arrivée dans l'entreprise.The new boss shook things up when she joined the company.
2. (colloquial) (idiom) (to get rid of useless people)
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 cut out the deadwood (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).
Il n'y a pas assez de travail pour tout le monde. Malheureusement, il va falloir secouer le cocotier dans l'équipe.There isn't enough work for everyone. Unfortunately, we're going to have to cut out the deadwood in the team.
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