meter paja
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meter paja
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 pad out
Les metes mucha paja a tus ensayos. Tienes que dejarte de rodeos e ir al grano.You pad out your essays a lot. You need to stop beating around the bush and get to the point.
b. to pad
El artículo podría ser mucho más breve sin perder ni interés ni claridad. Su autor le ha metido mucha paja.The article could be much briefer without losing interest or clarity. Its author has padded it a lot.
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.).
a. to waffle on
Mi discurso tiene que durar dos horas, así que tendré que meter paja.My speech has to last for two hours, so I'll have to waffle on.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Las respuestas a las preguntas del examen deben ser concisas. No metan paja.The answers to the exam questions must be concise. Don't pad them out.
El orador sabía poco del tema, así que metió mucha paja en su discurso.The speaker didn't know much about the subject, so he padded his speech.
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