Literal translation
he pays me with Harlequin's coin
Meaning
to pay with worthless coin
Explanation
Literally, he pays me in Arlequin's coin. To pay in fake currency, in monkey money, with fine words instead of real money.
Provençal expression
Literal translation
he pays me with Harlequin's coin
Meaning
to pay with worthless coin
Explanation
Literally, he pays me in Arlequin's coin. To pay in fake currency, in monkey money, with fine words instead of real money.
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