French Expressions

Être à côté de la plaque is a French expression meaning to be clueless.

Être la cinquième roue du carrosse is a French expression meaning to be a fifth wheel.

Avoir bon dos is a French idiom that translates directly to “to have a good back” and means “to take the blame” or “be a convenient scapegoat”.

Être le dindon de la farce is a French expression meaning to be taken for a ride.

Avaler des couleuvres is a French idiom that translates literally to “to swallow garter snakes” and means both “to accept something against your will”…

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Être à côté de la plaque (To be clueless)

Être la cinquième roue du carrosse (To be a fifth wheel)

Avoir bon dos (To take the blame)

Être le dindon de la farce (To be taken for a ride)

Avaler des couleuvres (To accept something against your will)

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