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tener una sonrisa de oreja a oreja()
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. (general)
a. to be grinning from ear to ear
¿Por qué tiene María una sonrisa de oreja a oreja? - Porque nos habíamos hecho una apuesta y ella la ha ganado.Why is Maria grinning from ear to ear? - Because we'd made a bet and she's won it.
b. to be beaming
Los novios tuvieron una sonrisa de oreja a oreja durante toda la ceremonia de la boda. Nunca he visto a nadie tan feliz.The bride and groom were beaming throughout the wedding ceremony. I've never seen anyone so happy.
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