bite the curb: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To die, often as the result of a vehicular accident involving a curb; used figuratively to indicate meeting a violent or sudden end.
Examples
BetaSadly, 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.
- An imperative insult meaning 'go away' or 'drop dead', used to tell someone off in a harsh or contemptuous manner.
Examples
BetaAfter 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.
- To physically bite the edge of a pavement or curb; literal and uncommon.
Examples
BetaWhile 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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