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to not know any better
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. no pensar en las consecuencias
I used to drink a lot of soda because I didn't know any better.Solía tomar mucho refresco porque no pensaba en las consecuencias.
b. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
I didn't brush my teeth because I didn't know any better. Now I have cavities.No me cepillaba los dientes porque no sabía que debía hacerlo. Ahora tengo caries.
I shouldn't have insulted him, but I didn't know any better.No debí haberlo insultado, pero no sabía lo que hacía.
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