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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "MEHR" (as in "met") + "seh" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "LOOZ" (as in "loop")/

Meaning

To take forever on something simple, or to vanish and reappear much later than expected. In the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, whoever "se comió la luz" always has a vague excuse for how a quick errand turned into a two-hour disappearance.

Examples

Where were you? You took forever on that simple errand.

The technician completely disappeared and showed up three hours late.

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Regional synonyms

A Mexican expression of agreement, hype, or let's go energy, equivalent to 'bet,' 'let's do it,' or 'hell yeah.' Used to accept plans with enthusiasm and full send energy.