Se casser la main

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Se casser la main

Hi, why is “Se casser la main” “To break one's arm” when main = hand, and bras = arm? Is this an example of a non-literal phrase?

Asked 4 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Thanks for pointing this error out Brian, it has been corrected...

Se casser la main

Hi, why is “Se casser la main” “To break one's arm” when main = hand, and bras = arm? Is this an example of a non-literal phrase?

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