Mexico
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Mexico
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Across Latin America, to go at something with maximum energy and total commitment — no half-measures, no reservations. When you le das con todo, you hold absolutely nothing back.
In Mexico, empty flattery and hollow compliments with no real substance behind them. When someone gives you puras flores, they're all praise and zero action.
In Mexico, the traditional rider dressed in an ornate outfit is a cultural symbol of the country. However, colloquially, something that is 'charro' is considered outdated, tacky, or excessively traditional in its style.
To have great luck, to win something big, or for something to turn out extraordinarily well. In Spain and Mexico, it's said when someone achieves an exceptional result.
A snobby, preppy person from the upper class who acts superior and looks down on anything popular or common. In Mexico, being fresa means you talk differently, shop only at expensive stores, and refuse to take public transit.