Translating a Spanish Phrase to English: SIN LA SOGA Y SIN LA CABRA
Literal:
To remain without the rope and without the goat
Definition:
A person that tries to take or grab too much, and ends up with nothing
Similar Spanish Phrases:
Quedarse sin el plato y la comida
Equivalent in English:
Bite off more than you can chew
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