This Spanish slang phrase is used in a sarcastic or ironic way to suggest that someone is pretending to be clueless or naive about a situation, or they are avoiding facing a problem. Literally translated as 'go to see if it's raining outside', it's used when someone is trying to evade their responsibilities or a certain topic.
Examples
- Spanish: No te hagas el tonto y andar a ver si está lloviendo afuera, sabes bien que tienes que ayudar con la limpieza de la casa.
- English: Don't play dumb and go to see if it's raining outside, you know well that you have to help with the house cleaning.