Estar para el arrastre
Example: Después de trabajar todo el día, estoy para el arrastre.
Definition
"Estar para el arrastre" is a Spanish expression used to describe someone who is extremely tired, exhausted, or worn out, often after a long day or intense effort. For example, after working all day, one might say, "Estoy para el arrastre" to convey their fatigue.
Translations
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to be exhausted -
helemaal op zijn -
estar fet pols -
être à bout -
völlig fertig sein
Etymology
The phrase "estar para el arrastre" literally means 'to be for dragging' in Spanish. It originated from the idea of being so tired or weak that one could only be dragged along, similar to how animals might be pulled when too exhausted to walk. Did you know this vivid expression paints a clear picture of extreme exhaustion?
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"Estar para el arrastre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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