might as well

might as well(
mayd
 
ahz
 
wehl
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. ¿Por qué no?
Your last patient didn't show up, doctor. Should we close for the day? - Might as well.El último paciente no se presentó, doctora. ¿Cerramos ya por el día? - ¿Por qué no?
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Since I've missed the last train of the night, I might as well order another beer and then walk home.Como perdí el último tren de la noche, casi que me pido otra cerveza y me vuelvo a casa a pie.
You're losing by 300 points. You might as well give up.Estás perdiendo por 300 puntos. Más vale que te rindas.
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Our chemistry teacher might as well have been speaking Greek.Nuestra profesora de química podría haber estado hablándonos en griego.
With the way you're playing that piano, you might as well be sitting on the keys.Tal y como estás tocando ese piano, daría igual que estuvieras sentado en las teclas.
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