Francophonie· medium
poser un lapin
“to put down a rabbit”
Meaning
to stand someone up
Explanation
This idiom means to miss an appointment or stand someone up without notifying them.
Example
Il m'a posé un lapin hier soir, j'ai attendu une heure au restaurant!
He stood me up last night, I waited an hour at the restaurant!
Origin
In the 19th century, 'poser un lapin' meant leaving without paying a prostitute. Over time it softened to mean standing someone up.
Source
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