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/Sounds like "choo" (as in "choose") + "PAHR" (as in "park") + "seh" (as in "set") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "dohs" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Finger-licking good, food so delicious you'd literally lick your fingers to get every last bit. In Spain and Latin America, this expression is the highest praise you can give a dish; it's a full sensory endorsement.

Examples

El mole de mi abuela está para chuparse los dedos.

My grandmother's mole is absolutely finger-licking good.

You made some enchiladas that were absolutely delicious.

Regional synonyms

/Sounds like "choo" (as in "choose") + "PAHR" (as in "park") + "seh" (as in "set") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "dohs" (as in "door")/

Meaning

Finger-licking good, so delicious you keep licking your fingers after eating. The highest possible compliment you can give food in Mexico and Central America.

Examples

That barbacoa is finger-licking good, best I've ever eaten.

You made some enchiladas that are absolutely amazing.

Regional synonyms

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In Argentina and Uruguay, telling someone to chill out, slow down, or dial back the intensity. The go-to phrase when someone is being too aggressive, too worked up, or burning themselves out.