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How does one say "no more Mr. Nice Guy" in Spansh?

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How does one say 'no more Mr. Nice guy' in Spanish? Thank you

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updated Apr 12, 2011
edited by Moe
posted by princesspitusa
Edited only to correct a formatting error - Moe, Jan 8, 2011
Welcome to the forum, :) - 00494d19, Jan 9, 2011

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In Spanish we often say:

se acabó lo que se daba

Meaning the same as the above mentioned, you have been nice and now you have had it!

That is definitely the best I can think of, but probably only used in Spain.

updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by 00494d19
Does that mean: It is finished that which was being given? - webdunce, Jan 9, 2011
Also, do you all shorten the "es la gota" saying to maybe just "Esa es la gota final?" I ask because we shorten the camel saying to "That's the last straw!" - webdunce, Jan 9, 2011
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Es la gota que rebasó el vaso (That's the drop that made the cup overflow)

That's roughly similar to our "that's the straw that broke the camel's back"...that might work for you.

Hmmm....we often just say "That's the last straw!!!"...I wonder if in Spanish one could say, "Esa es la gota final!!!"

Anyway, I got that from our phrasebook.

Then, here are some more phrases that might work...

Ya estoy harta!!! (I'm sick and tired!!!)

Ya he tenido suficiente!! (I've had enough!)

The two above I got from a thread at a different forum. I searched for "I've had it." Nowhere on the internet could I find a suitable translation for "No more Mr. Nice Guy!" (I'll bet there's something that fits the bill, though).

Cheers. grin

updated Jan 9, 2011
edited by webdunce
posted by webdunce
buena respuesta - 00494d19, Jan 9, 2011
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Or put another way." I have great expectations as to how you should behave and

you have not performed in the manner which I expected"

We have no right to expect another person to keep up to our standards,

or if they do not show us the kindness that we give to them , that we will then

withdraw our patronage , and in future not be nice and friendly because there

is no reward in it for us. You must live your life according to the standards

which you want to give to other people regardless as to their gratitude or

lack of appreciation . Live by the maxim ,"It is better to give then receive", BWAH.

updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by ray76
Well yes, but the point is I'm searching for an expression for when one has been back stabbed by someone one has been nice to and has returned kindness with hurtful malice. An expression when you get pissed off. Turn the other cheek is a given. - princesspitusa, Jan 9, 2011
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If I show someone a kindness, then I definitely want them to "benefit from it."

And if that means they have "taken advantage" of my kindness, then that is

not myconcern . What someone does with my offering , be it money,

food or support is of no consequence , once my generosity has been accepted

it is no longer mine to influence .The gift is now for their benefit and advantage.

It does not make me stronger, nor weaker, simply happy that I was able to give

some assistance to a sentient being

updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by ray76
Nice idea, Ray! - Sabor, Jan 9, 2011
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Hola, Your question is a good one! No more Mr. Nice guy is a common expression usually used in my area to mean, I have been very nice to you but you have taken advantage of my kndness and now I have got to set you straight.

Here is a link to a song in spanish. No more Mr.Nice Guy Alice Cooper sang a song with this title, I believe.

updated Jan 9, 2011
edited by Brynleigh
posted by Brynleigh
He certainly did, Bryn! My favourite of his was always 'School's Out' though, I can still remember how we loved it that he was singing about what we all wanted to happen! - galsally, Jan 9, 2011
Oh yes. I enjoy that song. galsally. - Brynleigh, Jan 9, 2011
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I'm not sure of the most common way to say this but here is a translation that captures the general meaning of the statement.

Ya no estaré agradable contigo.

updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by fatchocobo
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From the song Bryn links to, I like this line:

Aquel chico bueno, ¡se acabó!

updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by galsally
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Does that mean: It is finished that which was being given? - webdunce

Well, yes, more or less.

I gave you a lot of niceness and friendship and love...all this is over now.

Also:

¡Hasta aquí hemos llegado"

updated Jan 9, 2011
posted by 00494d19
Gracias. - webdunce, Jan 9, 2011
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no más agradable señor chico?

updated Jan 8, 2011
posted by diva633
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And of course, one of my favorites,, Do not mistake my kindness for weakness

updated Apr 12, 2011
posted by Brynleigh
I would say "se te ha acabado el chollo" for this - chollo meaning something akin to 'cushy number'. I've heard this said in Spain, i can't comment as to other regions. - MikeC87, Apr 12, 2011
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Couldn't you say, "No más Señor Simpatico?"

updated Jan 8, 2011
posted by JoyceM