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Décrocher la timbale

In 19th century in country of France there was a game of 'Le mât de cocagne' . In Italia it called 'Albero della Cuccagna' . The game which is a colorful stick puts lots oil or soap. The people have to climb on the top to get the food or a silver of cup. The person will be winner if he get it. That is why it means get successful. Par exemple: Il décrocher la timbale toujours.

Décrocher = unhook, take off

timbale = trophy