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.

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.

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