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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "gah" (as in "garden") + "RRAHR" + "pah" (as in "park") + "REH" (as in "red") + "hoh" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

To treat everyone equally without distinguishing the innocent from the guilty, usually when someone dishes out punishment or consequences to the whole group. It's rough justice Mexican style where the innocent pay right alongside the guilty, no exceptions, no mercy.

Examples

The teacher treats everyone the same, he gives everyone extra homework.

The rain doesn't pick favorites, it soaked all of us.

Regional synonyms

In Panama, Guatemala, and Honduras, a casual informal way to refer to a guy or just some dude. More neutral in tone than in other Spanish-speaking countries, where the same word can carry negative or racial connotations.