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Home » Words » por si las moscas

por si las moscas

A colloquial phrase used to mean 'just in case' or 'in case something happens'. It is used to express precaution, foresight, or the need to be prepared for any possible scenario.

Examples

  • Spanish: Voy a llevar un paraguas por si las moscas.
  • English: I'm going to take an umbrella just in case.

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