dar el pistoletazo de salida

Meaning: To officially begin or launch something.

Language: Spanish

Literally: to give the pistol shot of departure

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The image is of the starter's pistol fired at the beginning of a race — the sound that signals 'go.'

More idioms — Daily Life

poner la proa — To set one's aim or course deliberately toward something; to target or pursue.
ir que chuta — Something is working excellently or progressing at great speed; matters are proceeding be…
no pegar ni con cola — To be conspicuously out of place or unsuitable.
quedarle cuerda — To still have plenty of energy, vitality, or usefulness left.
de grado o por fuerza — Whether one likes it or not; willingly or unwillingly.
mandarse a mudar — To leave abruptly or without notice; to depart hastily.

vérsele el plumero — Someone's true nature or hidden faults become glaringly visible.
salga el sol por donde quiera — It does not matter what happens or what difficulties arise; one will accept whatever come…
darse de cabezadas — To struggle uselessly against an impossible problem or obstacle.
ley del hielo — A state of deliberate coldness or refusal to speak to someone as a form of punishment or…
pasarlo teta — To have an excellent, carefree time.
con el pie derecho — To make a good start or beginning.

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