se le saltó la ficha

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En la entrada, había mucha gente que empujaba y a mi abuelo se le saltó la ficha y empezó gritarle a todo el mundo.At the entrance, there were many people pushing and my grandpa lost his temper and began shouting at everyone.
Laila pasó una hora entera explicándome sus teorías de conspiración. Yo creo que a la tipa se le saltó la ficha.Laila spent an entire hour explaining her conspiracy theories to me. I think she's gone off her rocker.
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