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/Sounds like "kah" (as in "car") + "mah" (as in "mark") + "ROHN" (as in "row") + "KEH" (as in "kept") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "DWEHR" + "meh" (as in "met") + "SEH" (as in "set") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "YEH" (as in "yes") + "bah" (as in "bar") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "koh" (as in "coat") + "RRYEHN" + "teh" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

If you're not alert and active, you'll fall behind or miss opportunities. The classic Latin proverb your grandma repeats every time she sees you slacking to remind you that life waits for nobody.

Examples

Apply for the scholarship now, the shrimp that falls asleep gets swept away.

Don't sleep on your business, you know what they say.

Regional synonyms

To be nearby, in the area, or available. In Argentina and Uruguay, "estar en la vuelta" means you haven't gone far and can show up at any moment. It's a casual way to say you're around and reachable.