French Expression of the Day: Couper l'herbe sous le pied
According to The Local, the daily French language feature examines an idiom that has nothing to do with neighbourly kindness or lawn mowing.
By Europa Express13 Sep 2026 · 08:00 CETUpdated 13 Sep 2026 · 08:00 CET
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Core Briefing: French Expression of the Day: Couper l'herbe sous le pied
Strategic Context: According to The Local, the daily French language feature examines an idiom that has nothing to do with neighbourly kindness or lawn mowing.
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The Local has published its latest French Expression of the Day, focusing on the phrase couper l'herbe sous le pied.
Despite involving imagery that might suggest a routine garden chore, the publication clarifies that the expression is not an act of neighbourly kindness like mowing the lawn usually is.