un clavo saca otro clavo

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, “one nail drives out another nail”.

Proverb

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un clavo saca otro clavo

  1. one nail drives out another

Usage notes

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  • This phrase is usually used in romantic contexts as in the best way to get over a bad breakup is to find a new partner.
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