jugarse la cabeza: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- To put one's life or physical safety at risk; to expose oneself to grave danger.
Examples
BetaEl soldado se jugó la cabeza al infiltrarse en territorio enemigo para obtener información vital.
The soldier risked his life by infiltrating enemy territory to obtain vital information.
¿Te jugarías la cabeza por defender tus ideales en un país peligroso? Esa es una gran valentía.
Would you risk your life to defend your ideals in a dangerous country? That is great courage.
Ella se jugó la cabeza cruzando la frontera ilegalmente para reunirse con su familia.
She risked her life crossing the border illegally to reunite with her family.
- To stake one's credibility or certainty on a claim; to assert something with strong personal commitment (equivalent to 'bet one's head' figuratively).
Examples
BetaMe juego la cabeza a que ese proyecto va a ser un éxito rotundo, confío plenamente en el equipo.
I bet my head that project will be a huge success; I fully trust the team.
Si me juego la cabeza, te aseguro que la verdad saldrá a la luz en poco tiempo.
If I stake my credibility, I assure you the truth will come out soon.
Se jugó la cabeza afirmando que la inversión triplicaría sus beneficios en un año.
He staked his credibility by claiming the investment would triple profits in a year.
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