Francophonie· easy

faire des pieds et des mains

to make feet and hands

Meaning

To go to great lengths to get something

Explanation

Used when someone pulls out all the stops, doing everything possible to land a favour, a job, or whatever else they are after.

Example

Elle a fait des pieds et des mains pour obtenir ce poste.

She pulled out all the stops to get that job.

Origin

Origin uncertain.

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