don't make a mess

don't make a mess(
dont
 
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mehs
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. no hagas un desastre
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
If you're going to cook, don't make a mess like last time.Si vas a cocinar, no hagas un desastre como la última vez.
b. no hagas un reguero
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Don't make a mess in the living room. I'm expecting company.No hagas un reguero en la sala. Estoy esperando visita.
c. no lo pongas todo patas arriba
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I just cleaned the house, so don't make a mess!Acabo de limpiar la casa, ¡así que no lo pongas todo patas arriba!
a. no lo ensucies todo
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Please, don't make a mess when you fix the bathroom plumbing. - I'll try to keep things clean.Por favor, no lo ensucies todo cuando arregles las tuberías del baño. - Intentaré mantenerlo limpio.
b. no lo pongas todo perdido
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
Don't make a mess like you usually do when you cook.No lo pongas todo perdido como haces siempre que cocinas.
a. no hagan un desastre
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
You can have your friends over but don't make a mess.Pueden invitar a sus amigos que vengan pero no hagan un desastre.
b. no hagan un reguero
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Don't make a mess while your dad and I are out.No hagan un reguero mientras su padre y yo estamos fuera.
c. no lo pongáis todo patas arriba
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
I've just tidied the living room so don't make a mess in there.Acabo de ordenar el salón así que no lo pongáis todo patas arriba.
a. no lo ensucien todo
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Don't make a mess everywhere when you come in from playing soccer.No lo ensucien todo cuando regresen de jugar al fútbol.
b. no lo pongáis todo perdido
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
It's really muddy outside so don't make a mess when you come in.Está todo lleno de barro fuera así que no lo pongáis todo perdido cuando entréis.
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