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pardon my French

idiom

To excuse the speaker's frankness of expression or profanity.


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Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    French fact

    The presence of French Canada as a distinct cultural, linguistic, and political force within the Canadian Confederation.

  2. 02

    French leave

    A departure taken quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone.

  3. 03

    pardon me

    Sorry; said as an apology.

  4. 04

    take French leave

    To leave quietly and unnoticed, without asking for permission or informing anyone; to slip out.

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