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/Sounds like "kahs" (as in "car") + "KAHR" (as in "car")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to beat someone up or give them a thrashing. Also used when you crush a rival decisively in a game or competition.

Examples

Keep messing around and you're going to get a beating.

They crushed us three to zero in the match.

Regional synonyms

To throw yourself into something with courage, to face a challenge head-on without waiting for perfect conditions. Named after the bullfighting ring, where stepping in requires commitment with no guaranteed outcome.