Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this mystery gran-themed French saying

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Published Thursday 08 May 2025 - 17:27 Modified Tuesday 27 May 2025 - 15:28

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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 grandmother, illustrates an expression that you might say in anger at someone who is taking liberties or behaving badly.