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hacerse la rata
Language:
es
1.
Spain
Latin America
colloquial
informal
To avoid an obligation or responsibility; to back out or shirk duties.
To act cowardly by failing to confront a situation or by abandoning others when needed.
2.
Spain
Latin America
colloquial
informal
To behave treacherously or dishonorably, for example by betraying someone or acting like an informer.
Examples:
ES:
James no sería capaz de hacerse la rata.
EN:
James has too much honor to play hooky.
ES:
Deme una buena razón para dejarlo hacerse la rata.
EN:
Give me a good reason for playing hooky.
ES:
Cobraremos multas por llegar tarde, hacerse la rata o cometer un error en el trabajo, y el dinero será para alguien.
EN:
We'll collect penalties for tardiness, playing hooky, or making mistakes at work, and then give it to one person.
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