mettre de l'eau dans son vin

French

Etymology

Literally, “to put water in one's wine”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə d(ə) l‿o dɑ̃ sɔ̃ vɛ̃/
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Verb

mettre de l’eau dans son vin

  1. to moderate one's impetuosity; to compromise
    Near-synonyms: calmer son jeu, tempérer ses ardeurs

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