sin decir ni pío

sin decir ni pío
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
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)
(without saying anything)
a. without saying a peep
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)
Es un niño buenísimo. Estuvo toda la mañana jugando con sus juguetes sin decir ni pío.He's a really well-behaved kid. He played with his toys all morning without saying a peep.
b. without saying a word
Se fueron de vacaciones sin decirme ni pío. - ¿No te preguntaron si querías ir con ellos?They went on vacation without saying a word to me. - Didn't they ask you whether you wanted to go with them?
c. without a word
Carmen debe de estar enfadada conmigo. Hoy vino, se sentó en su mesa y se puso a trabajar sin decir ni pío.Carmen must be angry with me. Today she came, sat down at her desk, and started working without a word.
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