Example: Ella siempre da la talla en sus exámenes importantes.
Definition
"Dar la talla" is a Spanish expression meaning to meet expectations or perform well, especially in challenging situations. For example, it indicates that someone is capable of handling important tasks or exams successfully.
The phrase "dar la talla" literally translates to "give the size" and originally referred to tailoring, where 'talla' means 'size.' Over time, it evolved figuratively to mean meeting a required standard or measure, much like fitting a specific size. Did you know it reflects the idea of fitting perfectly into a role or expectation?
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"Dar la talla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to measure up