savoir-faire

The second reason the government has adopted such a laissez-faire attitude toward drug producers is an economic one.
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“This guy is a real challenge to the whole libertarian-leaning laissez-faire political idea,” says Winters of Francis.
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Savoir Beds sells other models that range from $10,000 to $80,000.
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At least not until I checked out the new limited offering from high-end British bedmaker Savoir Beds.
Savoir Beds’ Royal State Bed: Just Perfect, If You Have $175,000|Daniel Gross|June 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Besides, Savoir Beds guarantees the handiwork on these beds for 25 years, or 9,150 nights.
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On estoit sur le poinct de faire tabagie ou convive solemnel sur son dernier adieu.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
Ils me donnerent parolle d'ainsy faire le tout; ce neantmoins, le languissant ne nous fut apport que deux jours aprs.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
C'est asss demeur la maison; sortons un peu dehors, comme nous avons promis de faire, et racontons ce qui s'est pass par le pays.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
And the maxim of laissez faire became the last word of social wisdom.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice|Stephen Leacock
Ie leur promis d'ainsy le faire, et n'en attends que les moyens.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various

British Dictionary definitions for savoir-faire

savoir-faire

/ (ˈsævwɑːˈfɛə) /

noun

the ability to do the right thing in any situation

Word Origin for savoir-faire

French, literally: a knowing how to do

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Cultural definitions for savoir-faire

savoir faire

[ (sav-wahr fair) ]

Ease and dexterity in social and practical affairs: “Peter is a friendly person, but he lacks the savoir faire required for a successful career in the foreign service.” From French, meaning “to know how to act.”

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