Example: Elle est à cheval sur les principes dans toutes ses décisions.
Definition
"Être à cheval sur les principes" means to be very strict and uncompromising about one's principles, values, or rules. It describes someone who insists on following moral or ethical standards meticulously in every decision or action.
Translations
To be very strict about rules
Ser muy estricto
Heel principieel zijn
Ser molt estricte
Sehr auf Prinzipien bestehen
Etymology
The phrase "Être à cheval sur les principes" literally translates to 'to be astride principles.' It originated from the image of someone sitting firmly on a horse, symbolizing a strong, unwavering position. Did you know? This expression conveys the idea of holding firmly to one's beliefs, much like balancing securely on horseback.
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To be very strict about rules