la Ley de Hidalgo (baboso el que deje algo)
English translation: If you\'re not fast, you\'re last
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| 4 +1 | Hidalgo´s Law (Fool who leaves money in the pool) |
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| El año de Hidalgo |
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peer agreement (net): +1Hidalgo´s Law (Fool who leaves money in the pool) Explanation: Just an idea... :) |
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If you're not fast, you're last Explanation: Glasgow dixit. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 18 hrs (2019-07-20 10:18:11 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- I'd surmise that to the vast majority of English speakers, with no knowledge of Spanish, Hidalgo only refers to a movie about a horse. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 18 hrs (2019-07-20 10:18:51 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidalgo_(film) https://www.greatscottishrun.com/news-advice/2017/9/22/if-youre-not-fast,-youre-last!/ |
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| Reference: El año de Hidalgo Reference information: It appears that this expression, "el año de Hidalgo" has a very specific meaning in Mexico. Here is an analysis with an in-depth explanation from the historical perspective: https://www.milenio.com/cultura/el-ano-de-hidalgo-cual-es-el... (…) Esta misma expresión, según algunas fuentes, empezó a usarse en la política mexicana entre las décadas de 1970 y 1980 para referirse al último año —o, a veces, los últimos meses— de una gestión gubernamental, cuando la consigna es gastar todo el presupuesto hasta no dejar ni un centavo en las arcas. Tal como sucede con las bebidas, la consigna que aplica es la misma: "chingue a su madre el que deje algo". Del mismo modo, y en un tono más descarado, el 'año de Hidalgo' se refiere a la corrupción, ya que el último año de gobierno puede aprovecharse para sacar provecho de todos los recursos posibles y beneficiarse —uno mismo, los colaboradores cercanos, el partido o los familiares— antes de que se acabe 'el hueso', que es como se conoce coloquialmente a un puesto político de nivel medio o alto. |
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