No ser moco de pavo
Example: Este trabajo no es moco de pavo, requiere mucho esfuerzo.
Definition
"No ser moco de pavo" is a Spanish expression used to indicate that something is not insignificant or trivial, but rather important, difficult, or valuable. For example, in the phrase 'Este trabajo no es moco de pavo,' it means the work requires a lot of effort and should not be underestimated.
Translations
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to be no small matter -
niet niks zijn -
no ser poca cosa -
ce n'est pas rien -
kein Pappenstiel sein
Etymology
The expression "no ser moco de pavo" literally translates to 'not being turkey snot,' a humorous and vivid way to say something is not trivial. It likely originated in Spain, where 'moco de pavo' refers to the mucus of a turkey, something considered worthless or insignificant. Over time, the phrase evolved to emphasize the importance or difficulty of a matter.
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"No ser moco de pavo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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