hacer trizas
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hacer trizas(
ah
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sehr
tree
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sahs
)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.).
a. to smash to pieces (object)
Mi novia es una gansa; hizo trizas todas nuestras copas para vino.Mi girlfriend is a such a klutz; she smashed all our wine glasses to pieces.
b. to tear to shreds (cloth, paper)
El perro hizo trizas el sofá mientras estábamos comprando.The dog tore the sofa to pieces while we were at the store.
2. (figurative) (to criticize)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to rip to shreds (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
El periodista hizo trizas al secretario de prensa con sus preguntas.The journalist ripped the press secretary to shreds with his questions.
hacerse trizas
A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
a. to be smashed to bits
La vajilla se hizo trizas al caerse del armario.The plates and glasses were smashed to bits when they fell from the cupboard.
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