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crecer como la espuma

Meaning: To increase or expand very rapidly and dramatically.

Language: Spanish

Literally: to grow like foam

Category: The Absurd

Origin: The phrase draws on the image of foam or lather swelling quickly when agitated, especially in water or when soap is worked — a visible, sudden multiplication that happens before your eyes.

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