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no haber color

Meaning: there is no comparison; one option is vastly superior to another.

Language: Spanish

Literally: there is no color

Category: The Absurd

Origin: The phrase pictures a contest or choice so lopsided that it lacks the visual clarity or distinction of color—one side disappears entirely.

More idioms — The Absurd

  • a montones — In vast quantities; abundantly available and unremarkable.
  • crecer como la espuma — To increase or expand very rapidly and dramatically.
  • viva estampa — An exact likeness; someone or something that looks exactly like another.
  • éramos pocos y parió la abuela — as if that wasn't enough, things went from bad to worse.
  • no sé qué y no sé cuánto — An undefined or vague something; an indescribable quality or collection of things.
  • caer en gracia — To charm someone instantly or be liked right away.

More Spanish idioms

  • cada muerte de obispo — extremely rarely; once in a blue moon.
  • arroz con mango — a chaotic, confused mess or pandemonium.
  • pico de oro — someone with exceptional eloquence or persuasive speech.
  • no decir ni pío — to remain completely silent or say nothing at all.
  • sacar las castañas del fuego — to rescue someone from a difficult situation or to solve a problem at one's own risk or e…
  • arma de doble filo — something that has both positive and negative consequences, or can harm the user as easil…

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