dar un codazo

dar un codazo(
dahr
 
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koh
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dah
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soh
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to give a nudge
Le di un codazo a Ezequiel para que dejara de contar chistes tontos.I gave Ezequiel a nudge so he would stop telling silly jokes.
b. to give a poke
Mi mamá me dio un codazo porque estaba masticando con la boca abierta.My mom gave me a poke because I was chewing with my mouth open.
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