à la noix

adjective

expression created by Aristide Bruant, referring to the walnut fruit which had for a very long time symbolized something of no value (like medlars, beans…).

Definition

Synonyms

à la conà la gommeà la manqueà la mords-moià la mords-moi-le-nœudà la noix de coco

Translations

  • spanishspanish:de tres al cuarto
  • dutchdutch:waardeloos