yeux de chien battu

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /jø də ʃjɛ̃ ba.ty/

Noun

yeux de chien battu m pl (plural only)

  1. (figuratively) imploring look, pathetic look, hangdog look
    faire des yeux de chien battu ― to give an imploring look
    Synonyms: regard de chien battu, tête de chien battu, mine de chien battu, air de chien battu

See also
  • yeux de merlan frit
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