Do as I say not as I do spanish?
The literal translation is “Haz lo que digo, no lo que hago.”
What are some common Spanish idioms?
Spanish idioms with body parts
| Idiom | Literal translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Meter la pata | To put the leg on it | To make a mistake |
| No pegar ojo | To not strike an eye | Not being able to sleep |
| Sin pelos en la lengua | Without hair in your tongue | To be outspoken |
| Estar hasta las narices | To be up the nose | To be annoyed / tired of something |
How do you say it is what it is in Spanish?
es lo que es
How to Say It Is What It Is in Spanish. If you’d like to say “it is what it is” in Spanish you can use “es lo que es.” Some speakers also use “las cosas son como son.” Although it is technically plural and translates to “things are what they are,” it is used in singular and plural situations in conversation.
Do as I say don’t you?
This admonitory order is sometimes followed by a self-deprecating phrase, Do as I say, not as I do, meaning “don’t imitate my behavior but obey my instructions.” This order first appeared in John Selden’s Table-Talk (c.
How do you say IDC in a nice way?
Synonyms
- please yourself. phrase. used for telling someone that you do not care whether they do a particular thing or not.
- good luck to someone. phrase.
- never mind. phrase.
- whenever. adverb.
- wherever. adverb.
- it’s/that’s OK. phrase.
- I’m easy. phrase.
- see if I care. phrase.
What is the easiest way to find idioms and phrases?
- Try to devise its visual meaning by putting it in a sentence. Eg.
- Read the idiom again and again and try to draw a connection between the words used.
- While reading the idioms try to understand the context for which they are used, this will help you in memorizing them.