no te pases

no te pases(
noh
 
teh
 
pah
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sehs
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular; don't go too far)
a. don't push it
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Esta rumba está muy buena. ¿Por qué no nos quedamos hasta que cierre la disco? - No te pases, Manuel. Ya nos estamos quedando una hora más de lo pleneado.This party is too much fun. Why don't we stay until the club closes? - Don't push it, Manuel. We're already staying an hour longer than planned.
b. don't cross the line
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Sé franco con el jefe, pero no te pases.Be honest with the boss, but don't cross the line.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular; don't let time pass)
a. don't spend
No te pases todo el día viendo TV. ¿Okey? - Okey, mamá.Don't spend the whole day watching TV. OK? - OK, Mom.
3.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(imperative; second person singular; don't overuse; used with con)
a. don't overdo it
No te pases con la sal o vas a arruinar la paella.Don't overdo it with the salt or you're going to ruin the paella.
b. don't go overboard
No te pases con las decoraciones para esta noche. Es solo una pequeña reunión con amigos.Don't go overboard with the decorations for tonight. It's just a small get-together with friends.
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