Dar por descartado
Example: No debes dar por descartado el resultado antes de intentarlo.
Definition
"Dar por descartado" is a Spanish expression meaning to consider something as ruled out or not worth taking into account, often prematurely or without full consideration. For example, it means to assume a result is impossible before trying.
Etymology
The phrase "dar por descartado" comes from the Spanish verbs 'dar' (to give) and the adjective 'descartado' (discarded). It literally means 'to give as discarded,' implying something is treated as no longer relevant or possible. This expression reflects a figurative way of 'giving up' or 'rejecting' an option.
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"Dar por descartado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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