sauve qui peut

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, may he who can, save himself, or more loosely translated as save yourself if you can.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

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sauve qui peut

  1. (poetic or literary) every man for himself; devil take the hindmost
    Synonym: chacun pour soi

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