mettre la clé sous la porte
French
Alternative forms
- mettre la clé sous le paillasson
Etymology
Literally, "to put the key under the door".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /mɛ.tʁə la kle su la pɔʁt/
Verb
mettre la clé sous la porte
- (figuratively) to close down (of a business), to close up shop
- Synonym: fermer boutique