Si no es Chana, es Juana, y si no, su hermana.

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This phrase may be literally translated as "If it's not Chana, it's Juana."
Si no es Chana, es Juana, y si no, su hermana.
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phrase
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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(there's always an issue with something)
Regionalism used in Central America: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama
(Central America)
Regionalism used in Ecuador
(Ecuador)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. If it's not one thing, it's the other.
Parece que el Wi-Fi no sirve. - Dios. Si no es Chana, es Juana, y si no, su hermana.It looks like the Wi-Fi isn't working. - Jeez. If it's not one thing, it's the other.
b. If it's not one thing, it's another.
No podemos hacer pasteles de cangrejo porque Raquel es alérgica a los mariscos. - Si no es Chana, es Juana, y si no, su hermana. Pero está bien, prepararemos otra cosa.We can't make crab cakes because Rachel is allergic to seafood. - If it's not one thing, it's another. But OK, we'll make something else.
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