Example: Esa historia no tiene ni pies ni cabeza, no tiene sentido.
Definition
"No tener ni pies ni cabeza" is a Spanish expression used to describe something that lacks any sense, logic, or coherence. It means that the story or idea is completely nonsensical or absurd, without any clear beginning, middle, or end.
The phrase "no tener ni pies ni cabeza" literally translates to "to have neither feet nor head," symbolizing something that lacks both foundation and direction. It originates from the idea that a well-structured concept should have a clear 'head' (beginning or sense) and 'feet' (foundation or support). Did you know? This vivid metaphor paints an image of something so disorganized that it simply cannot stand or make sense.
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"No tener ni pies ni cabeza" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to make no sense at all