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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

Someone who went all out, gave it their absolute best, and proved their worth through effort. In Mexico, telling someone 'te rifaste' is one of the highest compliments you can give.