tirar los perros

tirar los perros
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.).
transitive verb phrase
1.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
(figurative)
(general)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. to hit on
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Creo que Camilo le está tirando los perros a tu prima. - Bueno, eso no es mi problema.I think Camilo is hitting on your cousin. - Well, that's not my business.
b. to come on to
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Patricia dejó a su novia porque la vio tirándole los perros a otra chica en una fiesta.Patricia dumped her girlfriend because she saw her coming on to another girl at a party.
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