a uña de caballo: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • At full gallop; very quickly; in great haste (often describing flight or rapid movement).

  Examples

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  • El caballo salió a uña de caballo cuando escuchó el disparo que marcaba el inicio de la carrera.

    The horse started at full gallop when it heard the shot marking the start of the race.

  • Corría a uña de caballo para alcanzar el autobús que casi se iba sin él.

    He was running at full speed to catch the bus that was about to leave without him.

  • El ladrón huyó a uña de caballo cuando vio a los policías acercarse.

    The thief fled at great haste when he saw the police approaching.

  • Los jinetes galopaban a uña de caballo por el campo abierto, disfrutando de la velocidad.

    The riders galloped at full speed across the open field, enjoying the velocity.