Definition: to swallow whole, (inf) to swallow hook, line, and sinker
Il faut gober les huîtres - You're supposed to swallow oysters whole
Il a gobé les mensonges - He swallowed the lies hook, line, and sinker
Expressions: ne pas pouvoir gober qqun (inf) - to not be able to stand someone; rester à la gober les mouches - to stand there gawking; Il te ferait gober n'importe quoi (inf) - He'd have you believe anything
Related: un gobeur (fam) - sucker, idiot
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Il faut gober les huîtres - You're supposed to swallow oysters whole
Il a gobé les mensonges - He swallowed the lies hook, line, and sinker
Expressions: ne pas pouvoir gober qqun (inf) - to not be able to stand someone; rester à la gober les mouches - to stand there gawking; Il te ferait gober n'importe quoi (inf) - He'd have you believe anything
Related: un gobeur (fam) - sucker, idiot
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Pronunciation: [guh bay]Audio Link
