probar la mano

Language: es

1.
SpainLatin Americaneutral
- To try using a particular hand or to test the use or condition of a hand (literal).
2.
SpainLatin Americaneutralcolloquial
- To test a particular approach, method, or degree of severity (for example, to try out firmness or strict measures) to see its effects (figurative).

Examples:

ES: Volvimos a probar la mano izquierda.
EN: So we've just retested the left hand.
ES: Quizás deberías probar la mano dura.
EN: Maybe you should try some tough love.

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