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Mexico
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This phrase suggests that a child or heir closely resembles their parent or their family origins. It is used to indicate that someone has inherited the character or flaws of their family.
To have a 'left hand' means to have tact, diplomacy, and the ability to handle delicate situations without offending. Someone with a 'left hand' knows how to speak with any person.
To take things from someone by force or abuse of power. The person who "agandalla" is a bully who takes advantage because they can, the classic tough guy who thinks they are bigger than everyone else. Very Mexican, very street.
Meh — neither good nor bad, completely mediocre, generating zero emotional response. In Spain ni fu ni fa is the ultimate shoulder shrug about something utterly unremarkable.
The 'bad guy' of the story. A person who is unfairly blamed for all the group's problems, becoming the narrative scapegoat for any conflict. This term is used across Latin America to describe someone who is made out to be the villain, even if they're just telling the truth.