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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.

Example

"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:

Exclamación de frustración, sorpresa o lamento, un eufemismo suave para expresar enojo sin ofender a nadie. En Argentina, Chile y Perú la usas cuando la situación amerita reaccionar fuerte.