a diestra y siniestra
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This phrase may also be written "a diestro y siniestro."
a diestra y siniestra(
ah
dyehs
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trah
ee
see
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nyehs
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trah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (idiom) (general)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. left and right (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
La policía avanzó en contra de los manifestantes, golpeando y empujando a diestra y siniestra.The police moved against the protestors, hitting and pushing people left and right.
b. all over the place (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
El bandido estaba tirando balazos a diestra y siniestra.The outlaw was shooting bullets all over the place.
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