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hacerse de oro
Language:
es
1.
All Spanish-speaking regions
colloquial
To become very rich or to make a large fortune, typically through a profitable enterprise or opportunity.
2.
All Spanish-speaking regions
neutral
To be made of gold or to be gilded (literal usage).
Examples:
ES:
El alcalde ha votado por mis máquinas barredoras porque yo voté por sus urinarios y va a hacerse de oro.
EN:
But if the mayor voted my street sweeper machines, it's because I voted his underground urinals.
ES:
Nos dijo que nos encargáramos de la discoteca mientras salía a hacerse de oro.
EN:
Told us to hold down the club while he went out and scored a cool mil.
ES:
Empezó a hacerse de oro hace seis meses.
EN:
Started raking it in about six months ago.
ES:
Y quien consiga hacerse de oro.
EN:
Yes, and make a fortune.
ES:
Me latirá el corazón hasta hacerse de oro
EN:
(suspenseful music)
ES:
Y con ese conocimiento quería hacerse de oro. Buenos días.
EN:
He wanted to turn that knowledge into money.
ES:
Querían vender las armas y hacerse de oro.
EN:
They wanted to sell the guns and get rich quick.
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