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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "HAHR" (as in "hard") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "OO" (as in "Uber") + "mohs" (as in "more")/

Meaning

Mexican expression meaning to take someone down a notch or humble them when they're acting too arrogant or full of themselves. Like "knocking someone off their high horse."

Examples

They knocked him down a peg when he lost to the rookie.

Someone needs to bajarle los humos before he gets any more full of himself.

Regional synonyms

To go somewhere, accept an invitation, or get moving. It's the Mexican way of saying 'let's go' or 'I'm in,' perfect for when someone proposes a plan.