meterse en líos
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meterse en líos(
meh
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tehr
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seh
ehn
lee
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ohs
)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 get into trouble
De ahora en adelante, intenta no meterte en líos porque no estaré yo allí para sacarte de ellos.From now on, try not to get into trouble because I won't be there to get you out of it.
meter en líos
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 get into trouble
Es demasiado sincero. Su forma de ser le mete en muchos líos.He's too sincere. His personality gets him into a lot of trouble.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Lo siento. No era mi intención meterte en líos.I'm sorry. I didn't mean to create problems for you.
Cuando te pregunte la policía, diles que pasaste la noche conmigo. - Yo diré la verdad. ¡A mí no me metas en líos!When the police ask you, tell them you spent the night with me. - I'll tell the truth. Don't get me involved in your schemes!
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