on him
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on him(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (with him)
a. por cuenta suya
The boss said drinks were on him tonight, so let's drink!El jefe dijo que las bebidas corrían por cuenta suya esta noche, así que ¡a beber!
b. de su cuenta
Jen's had a raise so dinner is on her.A Jen le aumentaron el sueldo, así que la cena corre de su cuenta.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He took me out to eat and everything was on him.Me invitó a comer y lo pagó todo.
Thank Julian. The shots are on him.Den gracias a Julián. Él les invita a los tragos.
3. (colloquial) (on his case) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. encima de él
His parents were always on him about his grades.Sus padres siempre estaban encima de él con lo de sus notas.
a. en él
All eyes were fixed on him when he started to sing.Todos clavaron los ojos en él cuando empezó a cantar.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I really don't like those glasses on him.No me gusta nada cómo le quedan esas gafas.
I think that tie looks great on him.Me parece que esa corbata le queda de maravilla.
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