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bare one's teeth
Language:
en
1.
Global
informal
figurative
To show hostility, aggression, or readiness to fight; to adopt a threatening or defiant posture toward others.
To reveal one's anger or opposition openly, often as a warning or deterrent.
2.
Global
neutral
literal
To show one's teeth physically, typically as part of a facial expression that may indicate a smile, snarl, or other emotion.
Examples:
EN:
Certainly, if one doesn't bare one's teeth at these insurance companies... they'll eat you alive.
ES:
Claro. Con los seguros, si uno no enseña un poco los dientes... ¡se lo comen!
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