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Tener mano izquierda

To be tactful / To have a way with people

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to have a left hand'. Describes someone who handles delicate situations diplomatically and skillfully without offending people.

See It in Context

Para ese tipo de negociaciones hay que tener mano izquierda.

For that kind of negotiation you need to be tactful.

Ella tiene mucha mano izquierda con los clientes difíciles.

She has a great way with difficult clients.

—¿Cómo lo manejaste? —Con mano izquierda, poco a poco.

—How did you handle it? —Tactfully, little by little.

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