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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "EHR" (as in "egg") + "MAHL" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

To give a bad impression, not be well-received, or not fit in with someone. In Argentina, giving a bad impression to someone can mark the entire relationship. Some people give a bad impression from the start, even without anything concrete.

Examples

I don't like that guy, I don't know why.

I gave a bad impression to my boss from the first day and never recovered.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Caerle gordo

Really fast, in an instant, without unnecessary delays in Argentina and Uruguay. When something gets done en un toque, it's done with speed, efficiency, and zero beating around the bush.