en los cuernos del toro

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americaneutral
- Literally, on the horns of a bull; situated on or caught by the animal's horns.
2.
SpainLatin Americacolloquial
- Figuratively, placed in the midst of a dangerous, exposed, or highly risky situation; caught at the center of a problem or conflict.

Examples:

ES: Su jersey se enganchó en los cuernos del toro y lo lanzó como a un trapo.
EN: Sure. His jersey caught on the bull's horns. The bull tossed him about like a rag.

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