arrimar el ascua a su sardina

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “to bring the embers closer to one's sardine”. Compare Portuguese puxar a brasa à sua sardinha.

Verb

arrimar el ascua a su sardina

  1. (idiomatic) to tip the balance in one's favour, look out for number one

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