Literal translation
to be left holding a piece of nose
Meaning
to be left looking foolish
Explanation
Said of someone left disappointed, crestfallen after a failure, as though holding nothing but a piece of nose in hand.
Provençal expression
Literal translation
to be left holding a piece of nose
Meaning
to be left looking foolish
Explanation
Said of someone left disappointed, crestfallen after a failure, as though holding nothing but a piece of nose in hand.
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