B1 Idiom Neutre

Cruzarse de brazos.

To cross one's arms (do nothing).

Signification

To remain inactive or do nothing in a situation where action is needed.

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Contexte culturel

In Spain, this is frequently used in political debates to criticize the opposition.

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Remember the 'de'

Always use 'de' before 'brazos'. It is the most common mistake.

Signification

To remain inactive or do nothing in a situation where action is needed.

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Remember the 'de'

Always use 'de' before 'brazos'. It is the most common mistake.

Teste-toi

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

No podemos ___________ mientras el problema crece.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : cruzarnos de brazos

The idiom requires the reflexive 'nos' and the preposition 'de'.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

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Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank B1

No podemos ___________ mientras el problema crece.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : cruzarnos de brazos

The idiom requires the reflexive 'nos' and the preposition 'de'.

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

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No, it implies a negative judgment about their lack of action.

Expressions liées

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No hacer ni el huevo

synonym

To do absolutely nothing.

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