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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "EE" (as in "eagle") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "YEH" (as in "yes") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

The classic Mexican reply to "how are you?" meaning not great, not terrible, just getting by and grinding through it. It's everyday resignation turned into a phrase.

Examples

How's life treating you? Oh, just hanging in there, fighting the good fight.

Just getting by with the job, lots of work and not much pay.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, to drink alcohol, especially in a party context. Salir a privar means going out to drink, with full intention of having a big night.