A Spanish slang term used to imply 'preparing for a fight' or 'getting ready for an argument'. It's a metaphorical phrase derived from the process of tuning drums before a big performance.
Examples
- Spanish: Al ver la actitud agresiva de su jefe, Juan supo que tenía que templar los tambores para la reunión.
- English: Seeing his boss's aggressive attitude, Juan knew he had to 'tune the drums' for the meeting, meaning he had to prepare for an argument.