en chirona
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en chirona
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (colloquial) (in prison) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
a. in the slammer (slang) (United States)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United States
Su madre era una empresaria de mucho éxito, pero ahora está en chirona por estafa.Her mother was a very successful businesswoman, but she's now in the slammer for fraud.
b. in the nick (slang) (United Kingdom)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Pasó tres años en chirona por robo, y estudió allí la carrera de derecho.He spent three years in the nick for robbery, and he did a degree in law there.
c. inside (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No aceptaré sobornos. No quiero acabar en chirona.I won't take any bribes. I don't want to end up inside.
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