no pegar ni con cola

Meaning: To be conspicuously out of place or unsuitable.

Language: Spanish

Literally: to not stick even with glue

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The phrase pictures something so poorly fitting that even adhesive could not make it stick, emphasizing fundamental incompatibility.

More idioms — Daily Life

quedarle cuerda — To still have plenty of energy, vitality, or usefulness left.
de grado o por fuerza — Whether one likes it or not; willingly or unwillingly.
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.
vender la moto — To trick or deceive someone, often by persuading them to believe a false story.

volver la espalda — To reject, abandon, or refuse to help someone.
tener su miga — To have hidden depth or complexity; to be more complicated than it appears.
con el rabo entre las piernas — In a state of shame, defeat, or humiliation; cowed and demoralized.
de caballo — Enormous; of impressive or overwhelming size or intensity.
perder los estribos — To lose one's temper or composure; to become angry or agitated.
caérsele el alma a los pies — to be deeply disappointed or dismayed.

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