bang up
US /bæŋ ʌp/
UK /bæŋ ʌp/
1.
abollar, golpear
to damage something, especially a vehicle, by hitting it
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He managed to bang up his new car on the first day.
Logró abollar su coche nuevo el primer día.
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Be careful not to bang up the furniture when moving it.
Ten cuidado de no golpear los muebles al moverlos.
2.
encarcelar, meter en la cárcel
to put someone in prison
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The police finally managed to bang up the notorious criminal.
La policía finalmente logró encarcelar al notorio criminal.
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He was banged up for five years for robbery.
Fue encarcelado por cinco años por robo.
1.
abollado, golpeado
damaged or injured
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After the accident, his car was pretty banged up.
Después del accidente, su coche estaba bastante abollado.
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He came home from the game all banged up, with bruises and scrapes.
Volvió a casa del partido todo golpeado, con moretones y rasguños.