vendre chèrement sa peau
Meaning: To defend oneself fiercely and make a determined stand against those trying to kill you.
Language: French
Literally: to sell one's skin dearly
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The image is of one's own skin (standing in for one's life) as a commodity sold only at a high price — resistance that costs the attacker dearly.
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