romper la baraja

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, break the deck [of cards]

Verb

romper la baraja (first-person singular present rompo la baraja, first-person singular preterite rompí la baraja, past participle roto la baraja)

  1. (idiomatic) to take one's ball and go home

See also

  • o jugamos todos o rompemos la baraja

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