France· hard· informal
se moucher à la parisienne
“to blow one's nose the Parisian way”
Meaning
to blow your nose with your fingers
Explanation
A cheeky Lyonnais dig at Parisians. Despite the name, it describes the rather unrefined trick of using your fingers when there's no handkerchief handy.
Example
Pas de mouchoir ? Bon, tu te moucheras à la parisienne alors.
No tissue? Fine, you'll have to blow your nose the Parisian way, then.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
Where
Lyon
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