Chile
All expressions
Chile
All expressions
Being caught completely off guard and unprepared for something — the moment of vulnerability when you should have been ready but weren't. A phrase from hip-hop culture now used universally.
To make a good impression on someone — to be liked immediately, to generate genuine warmth and sympathy in another person from the very first interaction.
In Chile, an affectionate term for grandfather or father in baby talk. Especially common in southern Chile and rural areas — the warmest way a child refers to their grandpa.
To have more on your plate than you can possibly handle — completely overwhelmed by responsibilities, emotions, or circumstances that have exceeded your capacity to cope.
Across Latin America, to accelerate, increase effort, or push harder. Whether it's a car, a project, or a relationship — meterle gas means you stop coasting and start pushing.