cacher sa joie
French
Etymology
Literally, “to hide one's joy.”
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ka.ʃe sa ʒwa/
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Verb
cacher sa joie
- (informal) to contain one's excitement, to show little enthusiasm
Usage notes
- Often used ironically, in the imperative cache ta joie ! (“don't be so enthusiastic! don't look so happy about it!”), meaning “you could show a little more enthusiasm”.