Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this mystery nose-themed French saying

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Published Tuesday 03 June 2025 - 16:00 Modified Monday 09 June 2025 - 16:58

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Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) Les doigts dans le nez (literally: the fingers in the nose)

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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Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

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