B1 Idiom خنثی

Salirse con la suya.

Get one's way.

معنی

To manage to do what one wants, despite opposition.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Spain, this phrase is often used in political commentary to describe a politician who manages to pass a law despite public outcry. In Mexico, it is often used in family contexts to describe a child or a family member who is very persuasive. Argentines often use this with a sense of irony, acknowledging the 'viveza criolla' (street smarts) of the person. In Colombia, it is frequently used in professional settings to describe someone who is a tough negotiator.

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Possessive Agreement

Always check the subject. If you are talking about yourself, use 'la mía'. If talking about them, use 'la suya'.

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Not for everything

Don't use this for every success. It specifically implies that someone else wanted something different.

معنی

To manage to do what one wants, despite opposition.

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Possessive Agreement

Always check the subject. If you are talking about yourself, use 'la mía'. If talking about them, use 'la suya'.

⚠️

Not for everything

Don't use this for every success. It specifically implies that someone else wanted something different.

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Context is key

Use it with a tone of voice that matches your intent—sarcastic for annoyance, or admiring for skill.

خودت رو بسنج

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

A pesar de que todos votaron en contra, él ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: se salió con la suya

The subject is 'él', so the possessive must be 'la suya'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?

Choose the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Yo me salí con la mía.

The subject is 'yo', so the possessive must be 'la mía'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: ¿Logró convencer al jefe? B: Sí, ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: se salió con la suya

The subject is the boss or the person who convinced him, contextually 'se salió con la suya' fits best.

Match the situation to the correct interpretation.

Someone forces their project through despite team objections.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Se salió con la suya

This idiom describes achieving a goal despite opposition.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. جای خالی B1

A pesar de que todos votaron en contra, él ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: se salió con la suya

The subject is 'él', so the possessive must be 'la suya'.

Which sentence uses the idiom correctly? Choose B1

Choose the correct option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Yo me salí con la mía.

The subject is 'yo', so the possessive must be 'la mía'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: ¿Logró convencer al jefe? B: Sí, ___________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: se salió con la suya

The subject is the boss or the person who convinced him, contextually 'se salió con la suya' fits best.

Match the situation to the correct interpretation. situation_matching B1

Someone forces their project through despite team objections.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Se salió con la suya

This idiom describes achieving a goal despite opposition.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

It is better to avoid it unless you have a very informal relationship, as it can sound slightly manipulative.

Not necessarily. It can be used to describe someone who is a very effective negotiator.

It refers to 'la voluntad' (the will), which is a feminine noun.

Yes, it is universally understood.

Yes, 'se salieron con la suya' works for a group.

It is neutral. It fits in most contexts but is not 'academic' or 'legal'.

Use 'Me salí con la mía'.

No, it is a standard idiom.

Yes, it is very common when talking about children who get their way.

It can, but it doesn't have to. It just implies persistence or cleverness.

Remembering to change the possessive pronoun to match the subject.

Yes, 'to get one's way'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Hacerse con la suya

similar

To get one's way

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Imponer su voluntad

similar

To impose one's will

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Lograr su objetivo

similar

To achieve one's goal

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Salir ganando

similar

To come out winning

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