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December 11, 2011, 03:02 AM
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Allí vas a matar ...
Allí vas a matar y a que no te maten
These little word combinations drive me crazy. I understand a que + subj after a verb, but y a que ?? I guess the meaning is something like you are going to kill or get killed, but can somebody explain the grammar? Thanks. Context: Afghanistan 
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December 11, 2011, 04:11 AM
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You go there to kill and to avoid being killed.
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December 11, 2011, 05:48 AM
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If you understand a que + subj after a verb, you will understand these sentences:
Allí vas a matar. Allí vas a que no te maten. So: Allí vas a matar y allí vas a que no te maten. And then: Allí vas a matar y a que no te maten. I agree with the meaning given by Robindesbois.
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