Mexico
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Mexico
All expressions
To keep watch, act as a lookout, warn the group if someone is coming. In Mexico echar aguas is the essential role in any mischief — you're the one watching the door.
Someone who got a job, privilege or position through connections rather than merit. In Mexico and Spain an enchufado is plugged in — it's not what you know but who you know.
A fool, a goofy person who makes themselves look ridiculous without realizing it. In Central America a ganso is well-meaning but socially clueless — everyone's laughing but they don't know why.
A decisive response or action that leaves someone speechless and without arguments. A strong comeback is worth more than ten insults.
Nah nah nah — the classic childhood taunt aimed at someone who failed or got left out. In Mexico lero lero is pure playground mockery with a sing-song rhythm.