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Ser un cero a la izquierda

To be insignificant

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Example

— Exijo que se haga como yo digo.
— ¿Pero tú quién eres aquí?
— Oye, respeto.
— Respeto sí, pero ahora mismo eres un cero a la izquierda en esta decisión.

When to use it

In a meeting or group, someone tries to impose their opinion but nobody listens, and someone else comments on it.

What it means

Said of someone who counts for nothing, who has no weight or say in a situation. The image is mathematical: a zero on the left doesn't change the value. It can be a direct insult or a harsh criticism about someone's lack of relevance or influence.

Don't confuse it with

"Ser un cero a la izquierda" does not mean to be a big deal, to be completely lost, to be very calculated person. It specifically means "To be insignificant".

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