mest plinti krūmos

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A basic Latvian expression meaning to throw in the towel.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja mest plinti krūmos uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote to throw in the towel on the board.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar mest plinti krūmos.
    Please read the example with to throw in the towel.
  • Es dzirdēju mest plinti krūmos ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard to throw in the towel in an everyday conversation.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja mest plinti krūmos teikumā.
    She used to throw in the towel correctly in a sentence.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies mest plinti krūmos.
    We are learning to throw in the towel today.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

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Used in present-day Latvian to express to throw in the towel.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja mest plinti krūmos uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote to throw in the towel on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju mest plinti krūmos ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard to throw in the towel in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar mest plinti krūmos.
    Please read the example with to throw in the towel.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies mest plinti krūmos.
    We are learning to throw in the towel today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja mest plinti krūmos teikumā.
    She used to throw in the towel correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does mest plinti krūmos mean?

mest plinti krūmos means to throw in the towel.

Is mest plinti krūmos common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is mest plinti krūmos formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn mest plinti krūmos?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is mest plinti krūmos used?

Use it when the situation calls for to throw in the towel.

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