a matacaballo: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- Abruptly and without ceremony; done hastily or suddenly.
- Immediately; at once, without prior preparation.
Examples
BetaEl director salió a matacaballo de la reunión sin despedirse de nadie.
The director abruptly left the meeting without saying goodbye to anyone.
La decisión se tomó a matacaballo, sin consultar con el equipo de trabajo.
The decision was made hastily, without consulting the work team.
Salieron a matacaballo del restaurante porque el lugar estaba lleno y tardaban mucho.
They left the restaurant abruptly because it was crowded and they were taking too long.
Examples:
- ES: ¿Así, a matacaballo? ¿En el acto? Ésta es una boda de telegrafistas, querido amigo.EN: - I'd like to talk about marriage.
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