French idioms
What does “Mettre la main à la pâte” mean?
Mettre la main à la pâte
Word for word
To put one's hand in the dough
What it really means
To join in the actual work rather than just directing or watching. Used to call on everyone to help.
How we say it in English
To pitch in
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