Faire des pieds et des mains
Example: Pour obtenir ce contrat, elle a fait des pieds et des mains.
Definition
"Faire des pieds et des mains" is a French expression meaning to make every possible effort or to use all means available to achieve a goal, often in a determined or urgent manner. For example, it describes trying very hard to obtain something, as in the phrase 'Pour obtenir ce contrat, elle a fait des pieds et des mains.'
Translations
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To do everything possible -
Hacer todo lo posible -
Alles op alles zetten -
Fer mans i mànigues -
Alle Hebel in Bewegung setzen
Etymology
The expression "faire des pieds et des mains" literally translates to 'make feet and hands,' symbolizing the idea of using all limbs to exert effort or struggle. It likely originates from the image of someone physically trying everything possible, involving both hands and feet, to succeed or overcome an obstacle.
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