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de caballo

Meaning: Enormous; of impressive or overwhelming size or intensity.

Language: Spanish

Literally: of horse

Category: Animals

Origin: Origin uncertain; the image likely draws on the horse as a symbol of power and massiveness in Spanish culture.

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  • perder los estribos — To lose one's temper or composure; to become angry or agitated.
  • cazar al vuelo — To seize or take something quickly before someone else can.
  • tomar el toro por los cuernos — To face a difficult problem directly and courageously rather than avoiding it.
  • lobo con piel de cordero — A person who appears harmless or trustworthy but is actually dangerous or deceitful.
  • dar coces contra el aguijón — To resist or rebel futilely against something stronger or inevitable.
  • sich die Hörner abstoßen — To shed youthful recklessness and settle into maturity.

More Spanish idioms

  • mandarse a mudar — To leave abruptly or without notice; to depart hastily.
  • a pesar de los pesares — Despite all difficulties and hardships; no matter what obstacles arise.
  • sin cuartel — Without mercy or restraint; ruthlessly and completely.
  • caérsele el alma a los pies — to be deeply disappointed or dismayed.
  • dorar la píldora — to make something unpleasant more palatable by presenting it attractively.
  • oler a chamusquina — a situation is becoming tense or dangerous; trouble is brewing.

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