Irse por los cerros de Úbeda
Example: No te vayas por los cerros de Úbeda y responde claro.
Definition
"Irse por los cerros de Úbeda" is a Spanish expression meaning to avoid the main topic by going off on a tangent or speaking evasively. It is used when someone does not address the issue directly, instead diverting the conversation to unrelated matters.
Etymology
The phrase "irse por los cerros de Úbeda" literally means 'to go off to the hills of Úbeda,' a town in Spain. It originated as a metaphor for wandering away from the main path or topic. The exact origin is uncertain, but it humorously suggests someone taking a scenic detour instead of staying on track.
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"Irse por los cerros de Úbeda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to go off on a tangent