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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