How is the phrase pillar el farol translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Call someone’s bluff
phrase

Desafiar a alguien a demostrar que su afirmación o su amenaza va en serio.

To challenge someone to prove their claim or threat is real.

Examples with “pillar el farol”

See how the word “pillar el farol” is used in sentences

  • Decidí comprobar si lo del ascenso era un farol. — I decided to call his bluff about the promotion.

  • ¿De verdad vas a desafiar su farol en la reunión? — Are you really going to call her bluff during the meeting?

  • Es hora de ver si va de farol y si puede cumplir. — It's time to call his bluff and see if he can deliver.

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