Mexico
All expressions
Mexico
All expressions
To pocket money or keep the profits from something, often in a shady or questionable way. It implies someone took money that wasn't entirely theirs to take.
An informal bet among friends on the outcome of a game, event, or situation. Everyone puts in their prediction and whoever gets it right takes the pot — bragging rights included.
A strong, capable, unstoppable woman who gets things done with excellence. In Mexico, being called 'chingona' is the ultimate feminine compliment of power and talent.
An extremely cheap, stingy person who hates spending money and never treats anyone. In Mexico, being called 'codo' is one of the worst social insults — nobody wants to hang out with a codo.
An expression of resignation when something didn't go your way and there's absolutely nothing left to do about it. It's accepting defeat with the dignity and stoicism that characterizes Mexicans and Central Americans.