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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...
Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?
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The French love using idioms in everyday conversations, however these unique sayings can sound completely bizarre when translated literally into English.
It is useful to understand their figurative meaning to avoid confusion when chatting with locals.
This particular example featuring a compass, illustrates a popular expression that you might say to describe people who stay focused on their goals.
Can you guess the French phrase?
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A) Ne pas perdre le nord (literally: to not lose the north)
Take a look at our handy language guide to find out exactly what this idiom means, and how to use it.
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