en baver des ronds de chapeau

== French == === Alternative forms === en baver des ronds de chapeaux === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɑ̃ ba.ve de ʁɔ̃ d(ə) ʃa.po/ === Verb === en baver des ronds de chapeau (informal) to go through hell, to suffer, to have a hard time, to have a rough time of it; to go through the mill (with a purpose) Synonym: en baver