como pez en el agua
Meaning: perfectly at ease in a situation; in one's natural element.
Language: Spanish
Literally: like a fish in the water
Category: Animals
Origin: The image is of a fish thriving in water, where it naturally belongs.
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- pico de oro — someone with exceptional eloquence or persuasive speech.
- no decir ni pío — to remain completely silent or say nothing at all.
- vérsele el plumero — Someone's true nature or hidden faults become glaringly visible.
- a uña de caballo — To move or travel at great speed.
- hambre canina — Extreme, ravenous hunger.
- poner a los pies de los caballos — To betray or abandon someone to harm or ridicule.
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- de pitiminí — something trivial or of insignificant value.
- no haber color — there is no comparison; one option is vastly superior to another.
- cada muerte de obispo — extremely rarely; once in a blue moon.
- arroz con mango — a chaotic, confused mess or pandemonium.
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