Faire mouche
Example: Il a fait mouche avec son argument convaincant lors du débat.
Definition
"Faire mouche" is a French expression meaning to hit the target precisely or to succeed in making a strong impact, often used metaphorically as in hitting the mark with an argument or action effectively and convincingly.
Etymology
The phrase "faire mouche" literally means 'to make the fly' in French, originating from archery where hitting the 'mouche'—a small dot on a target—signified a perfect shot. Over time, it evolved to mean achieving an exact or successful outcome beyond just shooting.
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To hit the mark