barrer para casa — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialpejorative
  • To act in one's own interest or to favor one's own group, institution, or family when making decisions or judgments.
  • To show bias by promoting or protecting the interests of oneself or one's associates rather than remaining impartial.

  Examples

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  • No me sorprende que el juez esté barriendo para casa, siempre protege a sus amigos políticos.

    I'm not surprised the judge is acting in his own interest; he always protects his political friends.

  • En la reunión, cada director barría para casa, defendiendo los intereses de su departamento sin importar el bien común.

    In the meeting, each director acted in their own interest, defending their department's interests regardless of the common good.

  • Si quieres un trato justo, evita a quienes acostumbran a barrer para casa en las negociaciones.

    If you want a fair deal, avoid those who tend to favor their own interests in negotiations.