To sleep, especially a long nap or deep sleep. A widely used expression across Latin America — whoever is planchando la oreja is deep in slumber and would not appreciate being disturbed under any circumstances.

To put the brakes on someone, set firm limits, or rein in behavior that's getting out of hand. When nobody jala la rienda, things spiral — in Mexico and Colombia this phrase is used for both people and situations.

To bring up past grievances or mistakes as a way to criticize or blame someone. This phrase is often used when someone is holding onto past resentments or using them as a way to get revenge.

Dazed, dumbed down, or acting completely naive and clueless — like someone put your brain on airplane mode. Used across Venezuela, Colombia, and Mexico for someone who's confused to the point of helplessness or just acting inexplicably slow and gullible.