Phrases with meter

Question 1

Meter la pata

Answer 1

To put one’s foot in it, to make a mistake

Question 2

Meter las narices

Answer 2

To stick one’s nose in, to meddle

Question 3

Meter en la cabeza

Answer 3

To get something into one’s head

Question 4

Meter miedo

Answer 4

To scare someone

Question 5

Meter prisa

Answer 5

To hurry someone up

Question 6

Meter en problemas

Answer 6

To get someone into trouble

Question 7

Meter en cintura

Answer 7

To discipline or control someone

Question 8

Meter ruido

Answer 8

To make noise

Question 9

Meter la cuchara

Answer 9

To butt in, to interfere in a conversation

Question 10

Meter presión

Answer 10

To put pressure on someone

Question 11

Meter un gol

Answer 11

To score a goal

Question 12

Meterse en camisa de once varas

Answer 12

To get into a complicated situation unnecessarily

Question 13

Meterse donde no le llaman

Answer 13

To meddle where one is not wanted

Question 14

Meterse en líos

Answer 14

To get into trouble

Question 15

Meterse en la piel de alguien

Answer 15

To put oneself in someone else’s shoes

Question 16

Meterse en la cabeza

Answer 16

To become obsessed with an idea

Question 17

Meter en un lío

Answer 17

To involve someone in a mess

Question 18

Meter mano

Answer 18

To grope someone (negative connotation) or to get involved in something

Question 19

Meter el hombro

Answer 19

To lend a hand, to help out

Question 20

Meterse en el papel

Answer 20

To get into character, to take a role seriously