hacerse una carrera

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to run
Necesito pantimedias nuevas. Se me hizo una carrera en estos.I need new pantyhose. These have a run.
b. to ladder
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Si las pantimedias se enganchan en algo, póngale un poco de esmalte transparente para que no se haga una carrera.If your pantyhose snag on something, put some clear nail polish on it so they don't ladder.
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