Venezuela
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Venezuela
All expressions
A worthless person, the dregs, someone with no value or standing in the group. In Venezuela afrecho is the bran — the leftover waste — applied to a person who contributes nothing.
To play dumb — to pretend not to understand something that you clearly comprehend. A strategic performance of ignorance to avoid accountability or an uncomfortable conversation.
A person who shares your exact same name. Finding your tocayo is always a fun coincidence that instantly creates a topic of conversation — the shared name makes strangers feel oddly connected.
To sabotage someone's position or reputation in the workplace or a group, often by taking their place or undermining their credibility. This is a form of workplace sabotage.
To be stood up — left waiting for someone who never shows without any warning. In Venezuela, being 'planchado' is one of the worst experiences: you're there, waiting, and the other person just never appears.