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In Colombia, to shield someone from the consequences of their mistakes because of favoritism or personal closeness. When someone apanacas you, they give you a free pass you did not earn, usually because you are the boss's favorite or a close friend.
“The boss always covers for him whenever he messes up the process.”
“Nobody is going to protect you this time, the responsibility is yours.”
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In Colombia, to shield someone from the consequences of their mistakes because of favoritism or personal closeness. When someone apanacas you, they give you a free pass you did not earn, usually because you are the boss's favorite or a close friend.
“The boss always covers for him whenever he messes up the process.”
“Nobody is going to protect you this time, the responsibility is yours.”
No comer cuento
In Colombia and Venezuela, to refuse to be fooled or taken in by stories and excuses. Someone who "no come cuento" has probably been burned before and will not accept anything without solid proof. They are sharp, skeptical, and very hard to manipulate.