echar flores
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USAGE NOTE
This idiom may be literally translated as "to throw flowers."
echar flores(
eh
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chahr
floh
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rehs
)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.).
1. (idiom) (to praise)
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. to pay compliments
Robert siempre le está echando flores al jefe porque quiere que lo asciendan a gerente.Robert is always paying compliments to the boss because he wants to be promoted to manager.
b. to flatter
Es impresionante lo inteligente que eres. - Deja de echarme flores, Pat.It's impressive how smart you are. - Stop flattering, Pat.
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