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Please help me with this saying as the direct translation seems meaningless

Please help me with this saying as the direct translation seems meaningless

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"no hay que dar el paso más largo que lo que da el pantalón"

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updated Jan 26, 2012
posted by summerbreezeii
Welcome to the forum, :) - 00494d19, Jan 24, 2012

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I think it's a refrán that advises you, Don't bite off more than you can chew.

It's not necessary to make a bigger step than your pants will allow.

updated Jan 26, 2012
posted by Jeremias
excelente:) - 00494d19, Jan 24, 2012
Spanish is like this it can really confuse english speakers - pacofinkler, Jan 24, 2012
Thanks you so much....I think that makes sense....;-) - summerbreezeii, Jan 24, 2012
Y gracias Heidita. En especial despues de darle a Jeezle una respuesta tan peor sobre el cual. - Jeremias, Jan 24, 2012
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good job jeremias

updated Jan 24, 2012
posted by Rey_Mysterio
Gracias compa! - Jeremias, Jan 24, 2012