cantar las cuarenta

Spanish

Etymology

The phrases stems from the card game tute

Verb

cantar las cuarenta

  1. (idiomatic) to read the riot act; tick off; scold; reprimand
    Synonym: leer la cartilla
  2. (idiomatic) (to someone) to state an opinion firmly and even bluntly, without caring if the other person might get offended
  3. (idiomatic, rare) to score a big achievement or victory in any field
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