Canada· medium· informal
lâcher son fou
“to let loose one's madman”
Meaning
To have wild uninhibited fun
Explanation
It's about really letting go, cutting loose with laughter, energy or celebration, with no worry about what comes after.
Example
Les enfants ont enfin pu lâcher leur fou dans la cour après trois jours enfermés.
The kids finally got to let off steam in the yard after three days stuck indoors.
Origin
Origin uncertain. 'Fou' here stands for the wild, unrestrained side of yourself that normally stays on a leash.
Where
Quebec
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