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they are going to go all out when they hit the 'pen'

Spanish translation: ellos van a ser peores cuando lleguen a la penitenciaría


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English term or phrase:they are going to go all out when they hit the \'pen\'
Spanish translation:ellos van a ser peores cuando lleguen a la penitenciaría
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00:48 Apr 29, 2011
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English term or phrase: they are going to go all out when they hit the 'pen'
American religious magazine:

As Father John notes, when working in a prison it is very sad to encounter a youth who gives up after receiving a life sentence. The person sees no alternative other than to follow the king of darkness even more intensely, or as they often say, “they are going to go all out when they hit the 'pen'.” However, others have the strength to follow Christ.
anivlis
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ellos van a ser peores cuando lleguen a la penitenciaría
Explanation:
Mi lectura de la frase.

Saludos.
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Luximar
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Local time: 17:47
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Muchísimas gracias y hasta pronto Luximar
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1ya nada los va a contener cuando....
Rosa Paredes
4 +1va a ser su fin/muerte el caer en prisión/la cárcel
Remy Arce
4ellos van a ser peores cuando lleguen a la penitenciaría
Luximar


  

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ellos van a ser peores cuando lleguen a la penitenciaría


Explanation:
Mi lectura de la frase.

Saludos.

Luximar
United States
Local time: 17:47
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Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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Muchísimas gracias y hasta pronto Luximar
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
ya nada los va a contener cuando....


Explanation:
With all one's strength, ability, or resources; not holding back. For example, They are going all out to make the fund-raiser a success. This seemingly modern term dates from about 1300, when it meant "completely" or "wholly." It now refers to making a great effort and is also used adjectivally, as in an all-out effort. This usage became current in America in the late 1800s, with reference to races and other kinds of athletic exertion. In the mid-1900s it gave rise to the phrase to go all out and was transferred to just about any energetic undertaking. Also see go whole hog.

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Rosa Paredes
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Asker: Thank you so much for such a clear explanation Rosa. Regards, Silvina


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agree  Toni Romero: Very nice explanation and very appropriate
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va a ser su fin/muerte el caer en prisión/la cárcel


Explanation:
One of the webster's definition of "go out" may apply in that context:
4. Become extinguished.

Remy Arce
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agree  Raquel Bentué
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