Argentina
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Argentina
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A person with no resources, extremely poor, or someone who pretends to have more than they do. In the Río de la Plata region, 'muerto de hambre' is a criticism questioning someone's ability to achieve their aspirations.
To exasperate, to make someone lose their patience or drive them crazy. In the Southern Cone, when someone drives you crazy, you can no longer control yourself.
To lose everything, including a job, money, and a home. In Argentina, being left on the street is the worst possible situation. The 2001 crisis left many people literally on the street.
To turn out to be nothing significant after generating a lot of expectation. What seemed like a big event turned out to be completely unremarkable — all hype and no substance.
To offer or provide assistance to someone, often in a time of need. In the Río de la Plata region, 'dar una mano' is a common phrase used to offer help, and it's generally accepted when someone offers a hand.