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Phrase of the Day: Mostrar la hilacha

By Gerald Erichsen, About.com Guide

La locución del día:

mostrar la hilacha

Pronunciación aproximada:

moh-STRAHR lie-LAH-cha Listen

Significado:

to show one's true colors

Ejemplo:

Una vez más los manifestantes mostraron la hilacha, y esta vez de la manera más grotesca.

Traducción:

Once again the protesters showed their true colors, and this time in the most grotesque manner.

Aviso:

Standing alone, the noun hilacha means a loose or raveled thread. Las hilachas is a regional term referring to ragged clothing.

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