Example: Después de la discusión, decidió poner tierra de por medio.
Definition
"Poner tierra de por medio" is a Spanish expression meaning to create physical or emotional distance from a person or situation, often to avoid conflict or regain peace. For example, after a dispute, someone might decide to "poner tierra de por medio" by moving away or ending contact.
The phrase "poner tierra de por medio" literally translates to 'putting earth in between.' It originates from the idea of placing actual land or distance between oneself and another to separate or escape a troubling situation. This vivid imagery has been used in Spanish for centuries to describe distancing oneself.
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"Poner tierra de por medio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to put distance between