bite the curb: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    American Englishinformalslangvulgar
    • To die, often as the result of a vehicular accident involving a curb; used figuratively to indicate meeting a violent or sudden end.

    Examples

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    • Sadly, the reckless driver bit the curb and lost control, resulting in a fatal accident.

      Lamentablemente, el conductor imprudente mordió el bordillo y perdió el control, causando un accidente fatal.

    • Many pedestrians have bitten the curb after being hit by speeding cars near the intersection.

      Muchos peatones han muerto tras ser atropellados por autos a alta velocidad cerca de la intersección.

    • If you don’t drive carefully, you might end up biting the curb like that unlucky motorcyclist.

      Si no conduces con cuidado, podrías morir como ese motorista desafortunado.

  • 2.

    American Englishslanginformal
    • An imperative insult meaning 'go away' or 'drop dead', used to tell someone off in a harsh or contemptuous manner.

    Examples

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    • After the rude insult, I told him to bite the curb and never come back.

      Después del insulto grosero, le dije que se largara y que nunca regresara.

    • If you keep annoying me, I’ll tell you to bite the curb for good.

      Si sigues molestándome, te diré que te largues para siempre.

    • She told the aggressive stranger to bite the curb when he started harassing her.

      Ella le dijo al extraño agresivo que se largara cuando comenzó a acosarla.

  • 3.

    Global Englishneutral
    • To physically bite the edge of a pavement or curb; literal and uncommon.

    Examples

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    • While playing outside, the child accidentally bit the curb and hurt his lip.

      Mientras jugaba afuera, el niño mordió el bordillo por accidente y se lastimó el labio.

    • The cyclist fell and bit the curb hard, causing a nasty scrape on his chin.

      El ciclista se cayó y mordió el bordillo con fuerza, causando una fea raspadura en la barbilla.

    • She bit the edge of the pavement as she tripped and fell during the marathon.

      Ella mordió el borde de la acera cuando tropezó y cayó durante el maratón.

    • He bit the curb unintentionally when he stumbled while crossing the street.

      Él mordió el bordillo sin querer cuando tropezó al cruzar la calle.

Examples:

  • EN: Ted,honey,I want you to go outside and bite the curb.
    ES: Ted, cariño, quiero que vayas afuera y muerdas el cordón.
    ID: Ted, keluarlah dan taruh kepalamu di trotoar.
  • EN: Tell them to open their mouths and bite the curb.
    TE: వాటిని మిరుమిట్లు బిట్స్ చెప్పండి, మరియు బోరింగ్ బిట్స్ దాటవేయి.
    TE: వేళ్లను జొప్పించి, ఆడుకోవాలని చెప్పండి.
  • EN: And if I don't get my goddamn money, then that guy can bite the curb.
    TE: మా నాన్నని బతికించుకోలేకపోతే ఈ డబ్బెందుకు అనుకున్నానుః వీవీ వినాయక్

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