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pull apart
pull apart(
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)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.).
1. (to separate)
a. separar
A brawl almost broke out in the bar, but bouncers came to pull the two men apart.Casi estalla una pelea en el bar, pero los gorilas vinieron para separar a los dos hombres.
2. (to criticize)
a. destrozar
The editor pulled my article apart, and I nearly had to start from scratch.El editor destrozó mi artículo, y tuve empezar casi desde cero.
b. poner por los suelos
It seems like my boss pulls apart everything I do, no matter what.Parece que mi jefe lo pone por los suelos todo lo que hago, sea lo que sea.
pull aparttransitive verb phrase
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.).
1. (also fig)
a. hacer trizas
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