A1 Idiom Neutral

No dar abasto

To not be able to cope

Meaning

To be overwhelmed with work or tasks, unable to manage everything.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in service industries. Often used with 'con' to describe family responsibilities.

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Use 'con'

Always use 'con' after the phrase.

Meaning

To be overwhelmed with work or tasks, unable to manage everything.

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Use 'con'

Always use 'con' after the phrase.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

No doy abasto ____ tanto trabajo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: con

The idiom uses 'con' to link the person to the task.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

No doy abasto ____ tanto trabajo.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: con

The idiom uses 'con' to link the person to the task.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it works for any task.

Related Phrases

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Estar hasta arriba

synonym

To be very busy

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