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roll one's eyes
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roll one's eyes(
rol
yor
ayz
)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. voltear los ojos (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If you roll your eyes all the time, your teacher is going to think you have a bad attitude.Si volteas los ojos todo el tiempo, el maestro va a pensar que tienes una mala actitud.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Don't roll your eyes at me young lady!¡No pongas esa cara, jovencita!
You can roll your eyes and stamp your feet all you want, but you're not going to get your way.Puedes poner caras y patalear todo lo que quieras, pero así no vas a conseguir nada.
c. rodar los ojos (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Leslie rolled her eyes at me and heaved a sigh.Leslie me miró rodando los ojos y echó un suspiro.
d. revolear los ojos (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Mikey rolled his eyes and crossed his arms in frustration.Mikey revoleó los ojos y cruzó los brazos, frustrado.
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