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Spanish
What does "Estar de mala leche" mean in Spanish?
The Spanish expression "estar de mala leche" means to be in a bad mood or irritated. It is informal and can sound a bit rough depending on context.
German
What does "Ich habe keinen Bock." mean in German?
The phrase "Ich habe keinen Bock." is a very common colloquial way to say that you do not feel like doing something.
German
What does "Ich hätte das machen sollen." mean in German?
The phrase "Ich hätte das machen sollen." is used to say that you should have done something in the past, usually with regret or hindsight.
Spanish
What does "Me da igual." mean in Spanish?
The phrase "Me da igual." means that something makes no difference to you. It can sound neutral and flexible, but in the wrong tone it can also sound dismissive.
Spanish
What does "Ponerse las pilas" mean in Spanish?
The Spanish phrase "ponerse las pilas" means to become more active, make an effort or start taking something seriously.
German
What does "Was laberst du?" mean in German?
The phrase "Was laberst du?" is a colloquial German expression used to question what someone is saying, usually with surprise, disbelief or criticism.