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Mexico
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To be completely inferior to someone else in a given area — not even close in comparison. Said when the gap in ability or quality between two people is absolutely enormous.
In Spain, to be very clever, well-informed, or highly experienced — to know more than most people about how the world actually works. A compliment wrapped in an old-fashioned expression.
A bossy person who always wants to be in charge and gives orders like they own everyone. The mandón doesn't ask — they command. Whether it's a controlling parent, a micromanaging boss, or that one friend who takes over every plan, the mandón can't help themselves.
In Central America, to hang around doing absolutely nothing productive — loafing with the idle group that doesn't work or study. La palomilla is the band of slackers who drift through the day without purpose.
In Spain and Latin America, to succeed at something on the very first try without any preparation or effort. The phrase describes that rare, lucky beginner's success that seems almost unfair.