jouer des coudes — meaning in English
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English meaning
- elbow noun The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
Senses
jouer des coudes is used for these senses in English:
- elbow (transitive) To push with the elbow or elbows; to forge ahead using the elbows to assist.
- push and shove To use one's strength to force oneself through a crowded area.
elbow — full definition
- noun The joint connecting the upper arm to the forearm.
- noun A sharp bend or angled section, such as in a pipe, road, or piece of furniture.
- verb To push or shove using the elbow, often to force a way through a crowd.