a rey muerto, rey puesto
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This phrase may be literally translated as "when a king dies, a new one takes his place."
a rey muerto, rey puesto
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (proverb) (general)
A proverb is a sentence or phrase that offers advice or expresses a commonly-held truth (e.g., All that glitters is not gold.).
a. the king is dead, long live the king
Le solicitaron "amablemente" al director general de la empresa que dimitiera, pero la junta ya nombró a otro. ¡A rey muerto, rey puesto!The CEO of the company has been "kindly" asked to step down, but the board has already appointed a new one. The king is dead, long live the king!
b. out with the old, in with the new (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).
Me enteré de que Amalia había cortado con Juan. - Sí, pero ahora está saliendo con Felipe. A rey muerto, rey puesto.I heard Amanda had broken up with Juan. - Yes, but she's now dating Felipe. Out with the old, in with the new!
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