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Mexico
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A funny person or amusing situation that gets people laughing. A chistoso has natural comic timing — they know when and how to land a joke, and they never have to try too hard to get the room going.
A Mexican who lives in the United States and has adopted American culture, often losing touch with their Mexican roots. Pochos blend English and Spanish awkwardly and feel like strangers in both countries.
An easy opportunity, low-hanging fruit, something within reach that requires no special effort to obtain. When something is mango bajito, you'd be foolish not to take it — it's right there, ripe, and nobody else is grabbing it.
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.