redorer son blason

French

Etymology

Literally, to regild one's coat of arms.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁə.dɔ.ʁe sɔ̃ bla.zɔ̃/
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Verb

redorer son blason

  1. (historical) for an impoverished aristocrat to marry a farmer-general's daughter in order to regain wealth and status
  2. (figuratively) to restore one's image, to restore one's reputation, to regain prestige
    Synonym: redorer son image
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