a otro perro con ese hueso
/a otɾo pero kon ese weso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "talk to the hand" can be expressed in Spanish as a otro perro con ese hueso.
This phrase is used to dismiss an argument or excuse. This phrase is used to express skepticism or to dismiss someone's story or excuse as unbelievable or irrelevant.
Meaning: used to dismiss another person's argument (phrase)
Did you know?
- The word perro may have originated from an ancient call used to command dogs, similar to the Galician word apurrar.
- In a political context, the phrase can be used to mock a politician who is desperately trying to defend a position or a specific interest, much like a dog defending a bone.
Example conversation
Alejandro tries to explain why he is late again.
- AlejandroPerdón, Elena, es que había mucho tráfico.Sorry, Elena, there was a lot of traffic.
- Elena¡A otro perro con ese hueso, Alejandro!Tell it to someone else, Alejandro!
- AlejandroDe verdad, no es mi culpa.Seriously, it's not my fault.
- ElenaYa basta de excusas.Enough with the excuses.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, a otro perro con ese hueso, con, ese, hueso, otro, perro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
