tirer sa révérence

Definitions of tirer sa révérence
  1. verb
    retire gracefully
    synonyms: se retirer
    se replier, se retirer
    withdraw from active participation
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    type of:
    se retirer
    go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
  2. verb
    remove oneself from an obligation
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    type of:
    abandonner, se retirer
    lose interest
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