stuck in reverse
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stuck in reverse(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (automobile)
a. atorado en reversa (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The car's stuck in reverse and I can't get the shifter to move.El carro está atascado en marcha atrás y no consigo que se mueva la palanca.
b. atrancado en marcha atrás
I had to call my dad because the car got stuck in reverse.Tuve que llamar a mi papá porque el auto se me quedó atrancado en marcha atrás.
c. atascado en marcha atrás
What's going on here? The shifter's stuck in reverse.¿Pero qué pasa aquí? La palanca está atascada en marcha atrás.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If you feel like you're stuck in reverse, maybe it's time you reexamine your approach.Si sientes que todo te sale al revés, quizá sea hora de que cambies tu forma de hacer las cosas.
My career is such a disaster. It seems like I'm stuck in reverse.Mi carrera está hecha un desastre. Parece como si diera un paso para adelante y dos para atrás.
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