don't jinx it

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don't jinx it(
dont
 
jingks
 
iht
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no seas gafe
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Do you think Carlos will propose tomorrow? - He might, but don't jinx it.¿Piensas que Carlos te va a pedir la mano mañana? - Puede ser, pero no seas gafe.
b. no le eches la sal
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Stop talking about the pay raise. Don't jinx it.Deja de hablar del aumento de sueldo. No le echas la sal.
c. no seas yeta (Southern Cone)
We're going to win! - Shh, don't jinx it!¡Vamos a ganar! - Shh, ¡no seas yeta!
d. no seas cenizo
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Do you think they're going to offer you the job? - Don't jinx it, but I hope so.¿Crees que van a ofrecerte el trabajo? - No seas cenizo, pero espero que sí.
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