avoir un balai dans le cul
What it means
Be stiff, uptight or overly formal.
Literally “have a broom in one's arse”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “avwar un balai don le koo”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Figurative personal criticism.
How strong is it? 3/5 · Vulgar
Figurative personal criticism. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.
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