mettre la clé sous la porte

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, “to put the key under the door”.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/, /me.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/
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Verb

mettre la clé sous la porte

  1. (figuratively) to close down (of a business), to close up shop
    Synonym: fermer boutique

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