Example: Il a finalement mis les bouchées franches pour clarifier la situation.
Definition
"Mettre les bouchées franches" is a French expression meaning to speak frankly and directly, without hesitation, in order to clarify a situation or express one's true feelings clearly.
Translations
To spare no effort
Ir con todo
Alles geven
Donar-ho tot
Sich voll einsetzen
Etymology
The expression "mettre les bouchées franches" literally translates to 'putting frank bites' and originates from the idea of taking unreserved, decisive bites of food, metaphorically implying directness and honesty in speech. Did you know it suggests cutting through ambiguity with straightforward words?
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To spare no effort