IdiomDaily Life
French
FrenchAvoir la cote
Meaning: To be well regarded; to be popular.
Literally: To have the quotation
Example: “Ce petit restaurant de quartier a la cote auprès des étudiants.” — This little neighborhood restaurant is a big hit with students.
Origin: The cote is the quoted price or the odds posted on a horse, so having one is being valued at a figure the market recognizes. It measures standing in others' eyes rather than merit.
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