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November 02, 2009, 07:44 AM
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Ver las orejas al lobo
This expression means that when you see that something bad or dangerous is going to happen you put remedy to it to avoid it.
Used in work, study, etc.. contexts. ENGLISH? 
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November 02, 2009, 08:16 AM
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There's something rotten in the state of Denmark.
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November 02, 2009, 08:29 AM
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good one, poli.
another might be 'to see the handwriting on the wall'; 'to read the signs'. hermit
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November 16, 2009, 12:58 AM
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¡Ah me gustan tanto las expresiones españoles!
 Tienen mucho sentido.  ¿Hay una expresión para decir 'a wolf in sheeps clothing' ? 
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November 16, 2009, 03:02 AM
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Ser un mosquita muerta
Ser un lobo en piel de cordero Last edited by ROBINDESBOIS; November 16, 2009 at 03:14 AM.
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November 16, 2009, 11:46 AM
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A propósito en holandés la expresión es 'Een wolf in schaapskleren'. (kleren = clothing/ropa.  )Y 'ser una mosquita muerta' quiere decir lo mismo? (¡qué extraño! )
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