Chile
All expressions
Chile
All expressions
To steal, take something that doesn't belong to you, or swindle. The extent of the theft can vary from small to large.
A pig, dirty person, or glutton. Can also describe work done sloppily and carelessly, without any attention to quality or neatness.
In football, a player who consistently scores goals, always being in the right place at the right time. A team without a goal-scorer is unlikely to win a title.
Unnecessary detours, roundabout explanations, or beating around the bush instead of getting to the point. Giving vueltas means you're dodging the real answer and frustrating everyone waiting for a straight response.
To go out and party, have a great time at night. In Chile, carretear is the verb that defines the weekend — it implies bars, dancing, staying out late, and waking up the next day with stories to tell.