Spanish idioms
What does “Echar una cana al aire” mean?
Echar una cana al aire
Word for word
To throw a grey hair to the wind
What it really means
To break the routine and enjoy yourself, especially when you are no longer so young. Depending on context it can hint at a romantic fling.
How we say it in English
To let one's hair down
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