a enemigo que huye, puente de plata: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americaproverbformal
  • It is better to let an enemy who is retreating go unhindered than to pursue them; do not interfere with an adversary's withdrawal.
  • Advise to allow a fleeing opponent to leave safely rather than risk further conflict or harm by chasing them.

  Examples

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  • Cuando el enemigo comenzó a retroceder, el comandante ordenó un puente de plata para evitar bajas innecesarias.

    When the enemy started to retreat, the commander ordered a safe passage to avoid unnecessary casualties.

  • A enemigo que huye, puente de plata; no tiene sentido arriesgar soldados persiguiéndolo.

    It's better to let a fleeing enemy go unhindered; it makes no sense to risk soldiers chasing them.

  • Nos enseñaron que a enemigo que huye, puente de plata, para evitar conflictos mayores.

    We were taught that it's better to let a fleeing enemy go to avoid greater conflicts.

  • Aunque querían capturar al adversario, recordaron que a enemigo que huye, puente de plata y desistieron.

    Although they wanted to capture the adversary, they remembered that it's best to let a fleeing enemy go and gave up.