tap out
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tap out
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.).
1. (to give up)
a. rendirse
The fighter tapped out, giving the Venezuelan the victory.El luchador se rindió, dándole la victoria al venezolano.
2. (colloquial) (to finish)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
This job is taking its toll on me. At some point I need to tap out.Este trabajo me tiene harto. En algún momento voy a tener que dejarlo.
You know what? I've tried to work with you, but you're impossible, so I'm going to tap out.¿Sabes qué? He tratado de colaborar contigo, pero eres imposible. Hasta aquí llegamos.
a. acabársele la plata (colloquial) (Latin America)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Andrew tapped out, so he left the casino to go find a loan shark.A Andrew se le acabó la plata y se fue del casino para buscar un prestamista.
b. acabársele la pasta (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
Monica tapped out after the fifth hand of poker.A Mónica se le acabó la pasta detrás de la quinta partida de póquer.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
4. (to empty)
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