Example: Ella tiene más razón que un santo en esta discusión.
Definition
"Tener más razón que un santo" is an idiomatic expression used to indicate that someone is absolutely right or correct in an argument or discussion, often implying that their reasoning is flawless or beyond doubt.
Translations
to be absolutely right
volkomen gelijk hebben
tenir més raó que un sant
avoir parfaitement raison
völlig recht haben
Etymology
The phrase "tener más razón que un santo" literally means "to have more reason than a saint." It plays on the traditional idea that saints are wise and morally correct, suggesting that the person has even more justification or truth than a saint. This expression emphasizes strong correctness in a humorous and vivid way.
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"Tener más razón que un santo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to be absolutely right