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irse a la mierdato go to hell / to get lost (dismissal)

vulgar

Strong expression of dismissal or frustration directed at someone. Can be an insult or, between close friends, near-affectionate bluster.

Le dije que se fuera a la mierda y colgué el teléfono.I told him to go to hell and hung up the phone.

blufbluff / fraud / someone who overpromises and underdelivers

colloquial

Borrowed from English 'bluff'. Used to describe a person or thing that appears more capable or valuable than they truly are.

Al final resultó ser un bluf: prometió mucho y no entregó nada.In the end he turned out to be a bluff, he promised a lot and delivered nothing.

hacer el paripéto put on an act / to pretend

colloquial

Fixed idiom for performing a pretence to fool others. The word 'paripé' is not used independently with this meaning.

Dejó de hacer el paripé y admitió que no tenía ni idea del tema.She stopped putting on an act and admitted she had no idea about the topic.

levantar la liebreto let the cat out of the bag / to tip someone off accidentally

colloquial

Hunting idiom. Literally 'to flush out the hare'. Used when someone inadvertently draws attention to something that was meant to stay hidden.

Al preguntar directamente sobre los fondos, levantaron la liebre.By asking directly about the funds, they let the cat out of the bag.

en cristianoin plain language / in layman's terms

colloquial

Fixed phrase asking someone to explain something clearly and simply, dropping jargon or complexity. The reference to 'Christian' is historical and carries no religious weight in modern use.

No entiendo esos tecnicismos; explícamelo en cristiano.I don't understand those technicalities, explain it to me in plain language.

ir al granoto get to the point

colloquial

Very common fixed expression urging directness. Equivalent to 'cut to the chase'.

Tenemos poco tiempo, así que vamos al grano.We have little time, so let's get to the point.

de puta madreabsolutely great / fantastic

vulgar

Despite the literal words, this is an intensely positive expression. Tone is enthusiastic. Used in casual speech between people who know each other well.

El concierto estuvo de puta madre, no me esperaba nada así.The concert was absolutely fantastic. I wasn't expecting anything like that.

montárselo biento have a good setup for oneself / to work things conveniently in one's favour

colloquial

Used with a slightly suspicious or envious tone, implying someone has arranged things so they personally benefit while others do the hard work.

Vaya, te lo montas bien: tú decides y los demás ejecutan.Nice setup you've got: you decide and everyone else does the work.

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