in tatters
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in tatters
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (ragged)
a. andrajoso
The woman took out her wallet when she saw the children in tatters.La mujer sacó su cartera al ver a los niños andrajosos.
b. hecho jirones
Your shirt is in tatters! Did you get in a fight with a bear?¡Tu camisa está hecha jirones! ¿Te metiste en una pelea con un oso?
c. harapiento
When my son came home from summer camp, he looked like a beggar in tatters.Cuando mi hijo volvió del campamento de verano, se parecía a un mendigo harapiento.
d. en harapos
Don't buy those jeans! They are in tatters! - You are out of the loop, Mom.¡No compres esos jeans! ¡Están en harapos! - Estás fuera de onda, mamá.
e. en andrajos
When I walked into my bedroom, my puppy ran and hid under the bed. Then I noticed all of my socks in tatters.Cuando entré en mi dormitorio, mi perrito corrió y se escondió debajo de la cama. Entonces me di cuenta de que todos mis calcetines estaban en andrajos.
2. (figurative) (ruined)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. en ruinas
Please, Gabi, don't tell anyone about my affair. My reputation as a family man will be in tatters, and I will lose the election.Por favor, Gabi, no le cuentes a nadie sobre mi lío. Mi reputación como un hombre de familia quedará en ruinas, y perderé las elecciones.
b. destrozado
After his presidential term, the prestige of the United States was in tatters.Después de su mandato presidencial, el prestigio de los Estados Unidos estaba destrozado.
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