Example: Cuando vio al perro grande, puso pies en polvorosa rápidamente.
Definition
"Poner pies en polvorosa" is a Spanish expression meaning to run away quickly or flee hastily from a situation, usually due to fear or danger. It describes the act of leaving a place in a hurry, as in the example: 'Cuando vio al perro grande, puso pies en polvorosa rápidamente.'
Translations
to flee quickly
maken dat je wegkomt
tocar el dos
prendre la fuite
Reißaus nehmen
Etymology
The expression "poner pies en polvorosa" literally translates to 'put feet in dusty place,' evoking the image of someone running so fast that they kick up dust. It originated in Spanish and vividly captures the idea of fleeing quickly, much like dust flying under hurried footsteps. Did you know? Its colorful imagery makes it a popular idiom for describing a speedy escape.
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"Poner pies en polvorosa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to flee quickly