French idioms
What does “Métro, boulot, dodo” mean?
Métro, boulot, dodo
Word for word
Metro, work, sleep
What it really means
The automatic routine of someone who only works, commutes and sleeps. Used to complain about a life with no let-up and no spark.
How we say it in English
The daily grind
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