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.
More idioms — Animals
- 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.
From our compliments & insults
- ¡Qué cara más dura! — You've got incredible nerve and cheek — the audacity is almost impressive.
- Es un/una pesado/a — A dreadful bore — their company feels like carrying extra weight.
- Más terco/a que una mula — Hopelessly obstinate — no argument, fact, or force of nature will shift their position.