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sleeve

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phrase Uncommon #19,218
sleeve Also used for a tube, passage, or channel in some contexts. In the idiom tener un as en la manga, it means to have an ace up one’s sleeve.
SP: Me remangué la manga para lavarme las manos.
EN: I rolled up my sleeve to wash my hands.

Me agarré a la manga de Tom.

I grabbed Tom by the sleeve.

No puedo sacarme de la manga ningún grupo.

I can't just pull a group out of a hat.

— System crasher (2019)

Lo agarró por la manga.

He grabbed him by the sleeve.

Súbete la manga, por favor.

Roll up your sleeve, please.

Cuidado con la manga.

Watch out for the sleeve.

— Un profeta (2009)

Pasa por la manga y el vestido, y va hasta allí.

It goes over the sleeve and the dress, and goes all the way there.

— La noche americana (1973)

Lo agarré de la manga.

I grabbed him by the sleeve.

Al toser o estornudar, cúbrete la boca con la manga o con un pañuelo.

When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth with your sleeve or a handkerchief.

Un gemelo de la manga.

A sleeve cufflink.

— El brazo de brillantes (1969)