"a buenas horas mangas verdes" meaning in Spanish

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Phrase

IPA: /a ˌbwenas ˌoɾas ˌmanɡas ˈbeɾdes/, [a ˌβ̞we.nas ˌo.ɾaz ˌmãŋ.ɡaz ˈβ̞eɾ.ð̞es]
Etymology: From the phrase "a buenas horas" (it's high time/it's about time) + "mangas verdes" (meaning green sleeves). The term "mangas verdes" goes back to the Santa Hermandad, a peacekeeping force in Spain, who wore short sleeveless jackets, under which they wore green shirts. This law-enforcement agency had a reputation for always arriving too late to solve a crime or catch a criminal, hence the phrase. Head templates: {{head|es|phrase}} a buenas horas mangas verdes
  1. (idiomatic) about time, better late than never Wikipedia link: Santa Hermandad Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-a_buenas_horas_mangas_verdes-es-phrase-tZ3ykReg Categories (other): Spanish entries with incorrect language header

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