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/Sounds like "ahn" (as in "art") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "heh" (as in "help") + "SOOS" (as in "soup") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "kah" (as in "car")/

Meaning

To be very scared or anxious about something that could go wrong at any moment. The feeling of walking around with your heart in your throat, bracing for bad news.

Examples

Con ese examen mañana ando con el Jesús en la boca.

With that exam tomorrow I'm walking around terrified.

Desde el accidente anda con el Jesús en la boca cada que maneja.

Since the accident he's a nervous wreck every time he drives.

Regional synonyms

A person or attitude with a very working-class neighborhood vibe in Mexico, unpretentious and with street-style speech and dress. Can be a compliment or a criticism depending on the tone.