faire la part du feu
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /fɛʁ la paʁ dy fø/
France (Lyon) (file)
Verb
faire la part du feu
- (literally) in the event of a fire, to give up some items to the flames in order to preserve the rest
- (figuratively) to compromise; to make sacrifices for the greater good
See also
- sauver les meubles
- limiter les dégâts
- arrêter les frais
- distinguer l'essentiel de l'accessoire