To occupy a position without contributing anything valuable, simply taking up space and not producing any results. This phrase is often used to describe someone who shows up late and leaves early without doing any work.

A decisive response or action that leaves someone speechless and without arguments. A strong comeback is worth more than ten insults.

To butt in, stick your nose in other people's business without being invited. In Mexico and Central America meter la cuchara is what happens when someone can't resist inserting themselves into a situation that has nothing to do with them.

To beat around the bush, dodge the truth, give evasive non-answers. In Mexico pasteleando means dancing around the issue instead of being straight with someone.