Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Man sitting on a rock throws a bottle out to sea

Discover this mystery French saying featuring a bottle

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Published Thursday 13 March 2025 - 10:14

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The French love using idioms in everyday conversations, however these unique sayings can sound completely bizarre when translated literally into English.

It is useful to understand their figurative meaning to avoid confusion when chatting with locals.

This particular example featuring a bottle, illustrates a popular expression that you might say when launching a desperate appeal.