pis aller
Example Sentences
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But most of us know that our marriage is a pis aller.
From The Odd Women by Gissing, George
But don't you see, if it is said that she was obliged to leave Milan, it puts us in the position of a pis aller!
From A Siren by Trollope, Thomas Adolphus
When I wouldn't take her place, a pis aller merely.
From A Woman of Genius by Austin, Mary Hunter
It was nothing to either Herbert or me, for we both found Mrs. Day a much more lively pis aller in conversation than Eleanor.
From Boston Neighbours In Town and Out by Poor, Agnes Blake
Just tell me that I'm nothing but a pis aller, the sort of man you wouldn't want as a husband.
From The Song of Songs by Sudermann, Hermann
