Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this mystery paw-themed French saying

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Published Monday 05 May 2025 - 14:36 Modified Monday 12 May 2025 - 13:39

Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) Montrer patte blanche (literally: to show the white paw)

Take a look at our handy language guide to find out exactly what this idiom means, how to use it and the origins behind it.

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