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quitarse de encima
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.).
1. (figurative) (get rid of)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to shake off
Tienes que quitarte de encima la fama de irresponsable que tienes si quieres que tu jefe te de un ascenso.You need to shake off the reputation of being irresponsible if you want your boss to give you a promotion.
b. throw off
No me puedo quitar de encima este presentimiento de que algo malo nos va a pasar en el viaje.I can't throw off this feeling that something bad is going to happen to us on the trip.
c. to take off one's back
Gracias por hablar con Matthew por mí. Me has quitado un gran peso de encima.Thanks for talking to Matthew for me. You've taken a big load off my back.
2. (to evade)
a. to shake off
Un carro negro nos perseguía, pero Patrick aceleró y nos lo logramos quitar de encima.A black car was chasing us, but Patrick sped up and we managed to shake it off.
a. to take off oneself
Creo que tienes una cucaracha en tu hombro. - ¿Qué? ¡Quítamela de encima!I think there's a roach on your shoulder. - What? Take it off me!
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