Literal translation
he pulls the devil by the tail
Meaning
he's struggling to make ends meet
Explanation
Literally, he pulls the devil by the tail. Said of someone living in hardship.
Provençal expression
Literal translation
he pulls the devil by the tail
Meaning
he's struggling to make ends meet
Explanation
Literally, he pulls the devil by the tail. Said of someone living in hardship.
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