"les doigts dans le nez" meaning in French

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Adverb

IPA: /le dwa dɑ̃ l(ə) ne/
Etymology: Literally, “[with] the fingers in the nose”. Borrowed from the jargon of horse racing, the expression "les doigts dans le nez" was coined in 1912. This phrase symbolizes the great ease with which the jockey wins his race, to such an extent that instead of paying full attention to it, he innocently takes the time to put his fingers in his nose. Etymology templates: {{m-g|􂀿with􂁀 the fingers in the nose}} “[with] the fingers in the nose”, {{lit|􂀿with􂁀 the fingers in the nose}} Literally, “[with] the fingers in the nose” Head templates: {{fr-adv}} les doigts dans le nez
  1. (figuratively, informal) hands down, one-handed, standing on one's head, with one hand tied behind one's back (very easily) Tags: figuratively, informal Synonyms: les yeux fermés
    Sense id: en-les_doigts_dans_le_nez-fr-adv-F79HfUhJ Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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