hay ropa tendida

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “there's clothing hung out”. This expression stemmed from prisons, where it was used to warn of the presence of the guards.

Phrase

hay ropa tendida

  1. (idiomatic) someone is within earshot; someone might be listening in to the conversation
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