"hors des clous" meaning in All languages combined

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Prepositional phrase [French]

IPA: /ɔʁ de klu/
Etymology: The limits of crosswalks used to be marked with very large-headed nails. Head templates: {{fr-prep phrase|hors des clous}} hors des clous
  1. (literally) out of the limits of the crosswalk, outside of a designated crossing Tags: literally
    Sense id: en-hors_des_clous-fr-prep_phrase-fgfpGheH
  2. (figuratively) out of the box; off the books (not abiding by the rules) Tags: figuratively Synonyms: en dehors des clous Related terms: sortir des clous, hors des sentiers battus
    Sense id: en-hors_des_clous-fr-prep_phrase-81Prx77k Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of French entries with incorrect language header: 11 89 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 8 92 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 4 96

Alternative forms

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        {
          "word": "dans les clous"
        }
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        ],
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          "abiding",
          "abiding#English"
        ],
        [
          "rule",
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        ]
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          "_dis1": "6 94",
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      "ipa": "/ɔʁ de klu/"
    }
  ],
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      ],
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          "off the books",
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          "abiding",
          "abiding#English"
        ],
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        ]
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        "(figuratively) out of the box; off the books (not abiding by the rules)"
      ],
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    {
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      "word": "en dehors des clous"
    }
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}

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