prêter le flanc
French
Etymology
Literally, "to lend the flank." Compare Italian prestare il fianco.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /pʁɛ.te lə flɑ̃/
Verb
prêter le flanc
- (transitive with à) to lay oneself open to something, to leave oneself wide open to something
- prêter le flanc aux critiques ― to lay oneself open to criticism