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get one's hands dirty in French

get one's hands dirty in French is se salir les mains, aller au charbon, faire le sale boulot.

get one's hands dirty in French

se salir les mains

verb

aller au charbon

verb

faire le sale boulot

verb

mettre les mains dans le cambouis

verb

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "get one's hands dirty" in French?

"get one's hands dirty" in French is se salir les mains, aller au charbon, faire le sale boulot.

Are there other ways to say "get one's hands dirty" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "get one's hands dirty": se salir les mains, aller au charbon, faire le sale boulot, mettre les mains dans le cambouis.

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