Guess the French phrase behind this photo clue...

Can you work out which idiomatic expression is depicted below?

Discover this mystery French saying featuring a boat
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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 boat illustrates a popular expression that you might say when you have been lied to or taken advantage of.

Can you guess the French phrase?

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A) Se faire mener en bateau (literally: to be taken for a boat ride)

Take a look at our handy language guide to find out exactly what this idiom means, when to say it, and who to say it to.

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