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Bandera de México

/Sounds like 'kah-cheh-TAH-dah deh RAHN-choh'/

A very strong and unforgiving slap. In Mexico, it's used to describe a forceful blow or a criticism so strong that it hurts like a physical strike.

Example

"Reality gave him a 'ranch slap' when he couldn't find a job."

"That result was a 'ranch slap' for the team."

Regional synonyms:

Creer algo falso sin cuestionarlo ni dudar, dejarse engañar por una mentira completamente. Es cuando te cuentan un cuento chino y te lo compras entero sin masticar, como tragarte una historia ridícula y no darte cuenta.