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barrer para casa
Language:
es
1.
Spain
Latin America
colloquial
pejorative
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:
ES:
Y después nos acusan de barrer para casa.
EN:
And then we get accused of feathering our own nests!
ES:
Si no hubiese tenido que barrer para casa..
EN:
If you hadn't stacked the deck in favor of the house...
ES:
Tu hermano tiene la costumbre de barrer para casa.
EN:
Your brother has a habit of looking out for number one.
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