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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "EHR" (as in "egg") + "GOHR" (as in "go") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

When someone rubs you the wrong way, when you find them annoying or just can't stand them for no clear logical reason. It's that instinctive dislike toward a person you can't explain but feel every time you see them.

Examples

That guy gets on my nerves, he's so full of himself.

The new boss rubs me the wrong way, she's always in a bad mood.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "EHR" (as in "egg") + "GOHR" (as in "go") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

To find someone annoying or unlikeable for no logical reason in Mexico. When someone te cae gordo, it's an instinctive rejection, you can't explain why but you just can't stand them.

Examples

That guy rubs me the wrong way, I don't know why.

My mother-in-law can't stand me and she doesn't even try to hide it.

Regional synonyms

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To get straight to the point without beating around the bush or wasting time with unnecessary introductions. When you want someone to stop rambling and just say what they mean already.