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Home » Words » acabar con la quinta y con los mangos

acabar con la quinta y con los mangos

This phrase is used to describe a situation where everything is consumed or used up, including resources that were not originally intended to be used. It's similar to the English phrase 'using up everything but the kitchen sink.'

Examples

  • Spanish: Después de la fiesta, no quedó nada en la casa. Acabaron con la quinta y con los mangos.
  • English: After the party, there was nothing left in the house. They used up everything but the kitchen sink.

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