French Expression · Advanced
Faire des pieds et des mains
To move heaven and earth / To go to great lengths
Pronunciation: fair day pyay ay day man
Meaning
To make every possible effort or try everything to achieve a goal.
Example
Elle a fait des pieds et des mains pour obtenir ce poste.
She moved heaven and earth to get that position.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire des pieds et des mains out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a advanced-level French expression.