Mexico
All expressions
Mexico
All expressions
To get completely wasted, drunk to the point of losing control and memory. In Mexico, 'mamarse' is when you go way overboard with drinks and remember nothing the next day.
Small coins of little value, loose change that weighs down your pocket more than it's worth. In Mexico, morralla is those tiny coins that barely buy anything but keep piling up.
To ruin something, screw up a situation, or seriously harm someone's plans. In Mexico, 'dar en la torre' is when something external wrecks everything.
To drive someone crazy with worry or stress through your behavior, especially your parents. It's when a kid causes so much grief it supposedly gives you gray hairs.
To help someone out, to do them a solid or a favor. In Mexico, 'tirar paro' is the classic request between friends when you need backup or someone to put in a word for you.