To achieve a huge success or make a lot of money suddenly. This phrase can also describe a stroke of luck that changes the situation. It's a common dream for many people in Argentina and Chile.

To be extremely inferior to something or someone, not reach the necessary level to compare. In the Southern Cone, saying someone doesn't even reach half is a definitive judgment on their quality.

To reveal flaws or weaknesses in a system, project, or situation, often indicating that it is on the verge of collapse.

Across Latin America, intense fear or extreme nerves — the kind that makes your whole body shake visibly. When you have la tembladera, your body gives you away completely.