Me dieron gato por liebre

Question

Me dieron gato por liebre
what is it used for''

Answer 1

I have heard that in Spain they used to have to (maybe they still do') sell hares with the heads still on to prove that the butcher wasn't selling cat as hare which is where the expression comes from.

Answer 2

Does this mean "they took me for a ride" as in I have been cheated out of something. In hindsight a better explanation is to be conned.

Answer 3

hey eddy, im sorry but i even didnt get that jeje can you explain please?

Eddy said:

Does this mean "they took me for a ride" as in I have been cheated out of something.

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Answer 4

PUNISHER said:

hey eddy, im sorry but i even didnt get that jeje can you explain please?

Eddy said:

Does this mean "they took me for a ride" as in I have been cheated out of something.

It's when someone cons or swindles you. An example is you buy a car on trust on the assumption that it is in good working order. You then find out that it has no engine or gearbox after you have paid the money. A very silly example I know but you have been conned or swindled.

Answer 5

i get it now thanx

Eddy said:

PUNISHER said:

hey eddy, im sorry but i even didnt get that jeje can you explain please?

Eddy said:

Does this mean "they took me for a ride" as in I have been cheated out of something.

It's when someone cons or swindles you. An example is you buy a car on trust on the assumption that it is in good working order. You then find out that it has no engine or gearbox after you have paid the money. A very silly example I know but you have been conned or swindled.

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Answer 6

I believe it means that they conned you, pulled the wool over your eyes.

Answer 7

it means that they promise you something and they give you another of less value and you are disappointed

• it's usualy used when someone was not who you Thought it was - Erisssss May 11, 2010