darse de narices

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americaneutralinformal
- To come up against unexpectedly; to encounter or collide head-on with an obstacle, difficulty, refusal, or opposing attitude.
- To be abruptly confronted with an unpleasant reality or barrier.

Examples:

ES: ¿Cuántos pretendientes he visto darse de narices con tu desdén?
EN: How many would-be suitors have I seen founder on the rocks of your disdain?

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