ser un papelón

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ser un papelón
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. to be a spectacle
El campeón perdió la pelea, pero no quería entregar el cinturón. Fue un papelón.The champion lost the fight, but he didn't want to give up the belt. It was a spectacle.
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