B1 Idiom Neutro

Cruzarse de brazos.

To cross one's arms (do nothing).

Significado

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

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Contexto cultural

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.

Significado

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-se

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.

No podemos ___________ mientras el problema crece.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: cruzarnos de brazos

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

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Recursos visuais

Banco de exercicios

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

No podemos ___________ mientras el problema crece.

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: cruzarnos de brazos

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

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

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

Frases relacionadas

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No hacer ni el huevo

synonym

To do absolutely nothing.

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