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Old February 06, 2010, 03:00 AM
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Lightbulb Poner la guinda al pavo

English?
Rematar alguna treta, salir con una artimaña para despistar.
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Old February 06, 2010, 11:15 AM
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poner(le) la guinda =
add the finishing touch(es) | add the crowning touch
top it off | cap it off
put the icing on the cake
put the cherry on (the) top

I didn't see anywhere where adding 'al pavo' to the saying changed the meaning. Am I mistaken?
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Old February 07, 2010, 09:22 PM
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I think this may mean throw to throw in a red herring.
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