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“Como la gatica de María Ramos: tira la piedra y esconde la mano”

Literal translation: like Maria Ramo’s little kitten: throws the stone and hides the hand

Meaning: said of a person who acts hypocritically; one who pretends to be nice, but does or intends to do harm. Person who appears innocent or naive, but is not.

Significado: dícese de la persona hipócrita, que oculta el daño que hace o intenta hacer a los demás. Persona que aparenta inocente y no lo es.

Use: general

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