expressions
/
Lay down arms

Lay down arms (lé daun armes)

Idiom Peace

Signification

to stop fighting and surrender

cesser de se battre et se rendre (cesser de se battre et se rendre)

Phrases d'exemple

"After the long conflict, both sides decided to lay down arms and negotiate."

"Après le long conflit, les deux côtés ont décidé de déposer les armes et de négocier." (apres le long conflit, les deux cotes ont decide de **deposer les armes** et de negocier)

Expressions Connexes

switch on

to turn something on so it operates

pivot on a dime

to change direction or strategy quickly

kick up a fuss

to make a big complaint or protest about something

to take the high road

to choose the most ethical or moral path, even when others d...

kick up your heels

to enjoy yourself by dancing or celebrating

a mind is a terrible thing to waste

it is a waste not to use your mental abilities