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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "rree" + "MAHR" (as in "mark") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "OHM" (as in "oh") + "broh" (as in "bro")/

Meaning

To pitch in, pull your weight, and contribute actively to a shared effort. In Spain, "arrimar el hombro" means rolling up your sleeves and getting to work alongside everyone else, no excuses, no watching from the sidelines. It is a core expectation in any collective task.

Examples

Everyone pitches in when there's a move to do.

We need someone who will pull their weight without complaining.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Dar una mano

Smuggled or contraband goods brought into Mexico from abroad without paying customs, the black market treasure of border cities. Fayuca is everything from electronics to clothing sold under the table, usually cheaper and sometimes better than what's in the stores. Border towns run on it.