Example: Para ganar, tienes que poner toda la carne en el asador.
Definition
"Poner toda la carne en el asador" is a Spanish expression meaning to put all effort, resources, or energy into achieving a goal, often implying taking a risk or giving one's best shot. For example, 'To win, you have to poner toda la carne en el asador.'
Translations
to spare no effort
alles uit de kast halen
posar tota la carn a la graella
mettre le paquet
alles geben
Etymology
The phrase "poner toda la carne en el asador" literally translates to 'put all the meat on the grill,' originating from the idea of cooking all available meat at once to make the most of it. It metaphorically suggests investing everything you have into a single effort. Did you know? This vivid culinary metaphor emphasizes total commitment.
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"Poner toda la carne en el asador" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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to spare no effort