lost for words
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lost for words
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. sin palabras
When Duncan proposed to me, I was lost for words.Cuando Duncan me pidió matrimonio, me quedé sin palabras.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Eduardo stood blinking, at a loss for words.Eduardo se quedó parpadeando, sin saber cómo responder.
I'm lost for words. This is such an unexpected honor.No sé qué decir. No me esperaba semejante honor.
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