Example: En este partido, nuestro equipo tiene las de ganar claramente.
Definition
"Tener las de ganar" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that someone or a team is likely to win or has the advantage in a competition or situation. For example, in the phrase 'En este partido, nuestro equipo tiene las de ganar claramente,' it means the team clearly has the upper hand.
Translations
to have the upper hand
de beste kansen hebben
tenir les de guanyar
avoir l'avantage
gute Chancen haben
Etymology
The expression "tener las de ganar" literally translates to 'to have the chances to win.' It originates from the use of 'tener' (to have) combined with 'las de' (the chances or odds) and 'ganar' (to win). This phrase has been used colloquially in Spanish to convey the idea of possessing the conditions or probabilities favorable to victory.
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"Tener las de ganar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to have the upper hand