"retirer une épine du pied" meaning in French

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Verb

IPA: /ʁə.ti.ʁe yn e.pin dy pje/
Head templates: {{fr-verb}} retirer une épine du pied
  1. (transitive with à) (informal, figuratively) to get out of a tight spot, to help out of a jam; to take a weight off someone's shoulders; to be a relief Tags: transitive Synonyms: enlever une épine du pied, tirer une épine du pied, ôter une épine du pied Related terms: épine dans le pied
    Sense id: en-retirer_une_épine_du_pied-fr-verb-xw3ehzYD Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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