llevar la contraria
Meaning: To argue against or contradict someone habitually.
Language: Spanish
Literally: to carry the contrary
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The phrase pictures someone carrying or bearing opposition as a burden or habit—always bringing the opposite view.
More idioms — Daily Life
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- de un plumazo — suddenly or in a single swift action, as if accomplished with one stroke of a pen.
- ni a tiros — absolutely not; under no circumstances.
- a la buena de Dios — To proceed carelessly or without proper planning, leaving the outcome to chance or fate.
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- en dos patadas — very easily or effortlessly.
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