Example: Durante las vacaciones, él no pegó ni golpe en casa.
Definition
"No pegar ni golpe" is a Spanish expression meaning to not do any work or not make any effort, especially when one is expected to be active or productive. For example, during holidays, someone might say they 'didn't lift a finger' at home.
Translations
to do no work at all
geen poot uitsteken
no fotre brot
ne rien faire
keinen Finger krumm machen
Etymology
The phrase "no pegar ni golpe" literally translates as 'not to hit even a blow.' It originates from the idea of not striking or making any physical effort, metaphorically extending to not working or exerting oneself. Did you know this expression vividly captures the concept of complete inactivity in a playful way?
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"No pegar ni golpe" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to do no work at all