estar en talla

What it means

1. 1.

   To be on point: sharp, well turned out, in the know, up to the standard the situation demands.

2. 2.

   Of an arrangement or a plan, to be sorted, to be squared away. Estamos en talla — we're good, it's settled.

Examples with translations

• Ese muchacho está en talla, siempre bien vestido.

  That kid has it together, always well dressed.

• Ya hablé con él, estamos en talla para el sábado.

  I've spoken to him, we're all set for Saturday.

Where it comes from

From talla, 'clothing size' — being the right size for the occasion. Cuban Spanish also uses talla for a witty remark or a bit of banter (echar talla, 'to hold forth amusingly'), and the two senses reinforce each other.

Other forms

Similar terms:

estar en nota