Argentina
All expressions
Argentina
All expressions
Someone completely crazy, unpredictable, and lacking self-control, used across the Spanish-speaking world
To pass the buck, to dodge responsibility by pushing it onto someone else. Like tossing a ball to the next person so you do not have to deal with it. Common in Argentina and Uruguay when talking about people who avoid taking ownership of a problem.
An eye for an eye: the principle of taking revenge that exactly matches the harm received. In everyday Spanish it is used to justify payback and getting even, and is the foundation of the idea that justice means suffering equal consequences.
To be left completely speechless with amazement, jaw literally dropping in surprise or admiration. It is the involuntary reaction when something surpasses all expectations and the brain needs a moment to catch up.
Better late than never: doing something outside of the expected timeframe is still better than not doing it at all. It is the universal justification for the person who shows up last, finishes last, or starts long after everyone else.