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Tener mucha cara

To have a lot of nerve / To have a cheek

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Describes someone who does or says something shamelessly bold or impudent. Can be said admiringly or critically depending on context.

See It in Context

¡Qué cara tiene! Llegó tarde y no se disculpó.

What a nerve! He arrived late and didn't apologise.

—¿Le pediste más dinero? —Sí. —¡Tienes mucha cara!

—Did you ask for more money? —Yes. —You've got a nerve!

Hay que tener mucha cara para hacer algo así.

You have to have a lot of nerve to do something like that.