batirse el cobre: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To fight physically or engage in a brawl; to take part in a violent confrontation.
- To risk oneself in a dangerous or confrontational situation.
Examples
BetaEn la pelea de anoche, Pedro se batió el cobre contra tres adversarios sin miedo alguno.
In last night’s fight, Pedro fought fiercely against three opponents without any fear.
Los manifestantes se batieron el cobre con la policía cuando intentaron desalojar la plaza central.
The protesters fought physically with the police when they tried to clear the central square.
Cuando la discusión subió de tono, los dos se batieron el cobre hasta que los separaron los amigos.
When the argument got heated, the two fought physically until their friends separated them.
- To exert oneself strenuously; to toil or struggle intensely to achieve something.
Examples
BetaPara sacar adelante su negocio, María se batió el cobre durante años trabajando sin descanso.
To get her business going, María worked hard for years without rest.
Nos batimos el cobre para cumplir con el plazo del proyecto, aunque fue agotador y estresante.
We struggled intensely to meet the project deadline, although it was exhausting and stressful.
Si quieres lograr tus objetivos, tendrás que batirte el cobre y no rendirte ante las dificultades.
If you want to achieve your goals, you will have to struggle hard and not give up in the face of difficulties.
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Source: Wiktionary