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/Sounds like "AH" (as in "art") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

In Argentina, to do something with zero planning or preparation, completely improvised and leaving everything to chance. Sometimes it works out beautifully, sometimes it is a disaster, but either way there was no thinking ahead involved.

Examples

We walked in without a reservation and the restaurant was completely packed.

He never plans anything, does everything on a whim, and somehow it always works out.

Regional synonyms

To draw unnecessary attention or do something that gives away a situation that should've stayed hidden. In Mexico it means acting suspicious or blowing your cover when you should be playing it cool.