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Home » Words » cargar la mano

cargar la mano

This phrase is used when someone is overdoing something or exaggerating. It literally translates to 'load the hand', but is used metaphorically to mean going overboard or going too far with something.

Examples

  • Spanish: Juan siempre carga la mano cuando se trata de ponerle salsa picante a la comida.
  • English: Juan always goes overboard when it comes to adding hot sauce to his food.

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