What does "Del plato a la boca" signify?
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I saw this term: "Del plato a la boca." Literally: "From the plate to the mouth." I suspect it is an idiom / saying. It was in a message from Mexico. Does anyone know what it means and how it is used?
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updated Jan 27, 2016
posted by OldSalt1945
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it may be a shortened phrase alluding to:
del plato a la boca se cae la sopa
Just like we shorten sayings or quotations to refer to longer one:
Out of the mouths of babes.....
The saying alludes to various meanings similar to carpe diem. A lot of things can go wrong (the soup spills) between the intent (the plate) and the mouth (the goal) so enjoys things now.
Sh*t happens! might be a more colorful rendition.
updated Jan 25, 2016
edited by 0074b507
posted by 0074b507
Of course! It didn't occur to me that it was not a complete saying. I really like your explanations. All of them! - OldSalt1945, Jan 20, 2012
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"There's many a slip twixt cup and lip".
updated Jan 25, 2016
posted by Sheily
I tried, but couldn't remember that. - 0074b507, Jan 20, 2012
One of my mother's favourite sayings. She was a bit of a pessimist! - Sheily, Jan 20, 2012
So do you think it is really "Entre del plato a la boca"? - gringojrf, Jan 20, 2012
Unfortunately, I can only "accept" one answer even though I like them both. Certainly the full phrase "Entre del plato a la boca cae la sopa" sounds good. It rhymes! - OldSalt1945, Jan 20, 2012
