"arrimar el ascua a su sardina" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [Spanish]

Etymology: Literally, “to bring the embers closer to one's sardine”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|to bring the embers closer to one's sardine}} “to bring the embers closer to one's sardine”, {{lit|to bring the embers closer to one's sardine}} Literally, “to bring the embers closer to one's sardine” Head templates: {{head|es|verb}} arrimar el ascua a su sardina
  1. (idiomatic) to tip the balance in one's favour, look out for number one Tags: idiomatic Related terms: barrer para dentro, llevar el agua a su molino
    Sense id: en-arrimar_el_ascua_a_su_sardina-es-verb-bq9UV81u Categories (other): Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Spanish entries with incorrect language header
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