* to have long teeth
French
French speaking countries
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY Older Generations
To be very ambitious and aim high, but in a pejorative way. You would do anything to reach your goal.
"Les soeurs de Cendrillon ont les dents longues et sont prêtes à tout pour se marier avec le prince."
"Cinderella's sisters have long teeth and they are willing to do anything in order to marry the prince."
Submitted August 2020 by do