tener su miga
Meaning: To have hidden depth or complexity; to be more complicated than it appears.
Language: Spanish
Literally: to have its crumb
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: The phrase pictures a loaf that looks simple but contains something unexpected inside, like a hidden crumb or morsel.
More idioms — Food & Drink
- dorar la píldora — to make something unpleasant more palatable by presenting it attractively.
- arrimar el ascua a su sardina — To arrange matters selfishly in one's own favor; to look out for oneself at others' expen…
- die Suppe versalzen — To ruin a plan or situation through careless excess.
- mela marcia — A person who is corrupt or morally bad and whose influence damages those around them.
- cavare le castagne dal fuoco — To help someone out of a dangerous or difficult situation, often at one's own risk or eff…
- a cereja do bolo — the crowning touch; something wonderful that completes something already good.
More Spanish idioms
- con el rabo entre las piernas — In a state of shame, defeat, or humiliation; cowed and demoralized.
- 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.
- de caballo — Enormous; of impressive or overwhelming size or intensity.
- 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.