French Expression · Advanced
Mettre les bouchées doubles
To speed up / To double one's efforts
Pronunciation: meh-truh lay boo-SHAY DOO-bluh
Meaning
To work or act much faster and with more intensity, typically to catch up or complete something quickly.
Example
Pour finir le projet à temps, il faut mettre les bouchées doubles.
To finish the project on time, we need to double our efforts.
Common mistakes & tips
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