vite sur ses patins
French
Etymology
vite (“fast”)+patin (“skate”). From patin à glace (“ice skate”). From adaptability and maneuverability in ice hockey
Pronunciation
Canada (Québec, Mauricie, Shawinigan) (file) Canada (Shawinigan) (file)
Phrase
vite sur ses patins Literally, “fast on their skates”
- Quick to adapt, quick on the uptake