meterse en problemas(
meh
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tehr
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seh
ehn
proh
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bleh
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mahs
)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.)
pronominal verb phrase
1. (to make trouble for oneself)
a. to get into trouble
Muy bien, Pedro. Puedes salir esta noche con tus amigos, pero no te metas en problemas.OK, Pedro. You can go out with your friends tonight, but don't get into trouble.
meter en problemas
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.).
transitive verb phrase
2. (to make trouble for)
a. to get into trouble
No digas que me ayudaste a hacerlo. No quiero meterte en problemas.Don't say you helped me do it. I don't want to get you into trouble.
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