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What does “Mettre du beurre dans les épinards” mean?

FrenchFood and drinkInformal

Mettre du beurre dans les épinards

Word for word

To put butter in the spinach

What it really means

To improve your finances a little, usually with some extra income. It is about side jobs, freelance work and overtime.

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