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BRING FRESH WATER MILL [1 record]

Record 1 1993-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Proverbs and Maxims
OBS

to bring business to one's hands; to be a source of profit or advantage.

Key term(s)
  • bring fresh water to the mill
  • bring water to the mill

French

Domaine(s)
  • Proverbes et dictons
OBS

Amener, apporter de l'eau au moulin de quelqu'un : Apporter un appui matériel, fournir des arguments à la thèse, à l'opinion de quelqu'un.

OBS

lui procurer des ressources.

Key term(s)
  • apporter de l'eau fraîche au moulin

Spanish

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