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Quedarse con las ganas

To be left wanting / To not get what you hoped for

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Describes the feeling of disappointment when you wanted or expected something but didn't get it. Can be used for small or large disappointments.

See It in Context

Quería ver el partido pero me quedé con las ganas.

I wanted to watch the match but I was left wanting.

Se quedó con las ganas de decirle lo que pensaba.

She was left wishing she'd told him what she thought.

—¿Pudiste hablar con ella? —No, me quedé con las ganas.

—Were you able to talk to her? —No, I didn't get the chance.

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