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/Sounds like 'koh-MEH-seh lah LOO-th'/

To take an excessively long time to do something simple or to disappear mysteriously when needed the most. The person who takes their time always has an excuse for their disappearance.

Example

"Where were you? You took your time with that task."

"The technician took his time and arrived three hours late."

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Contacto o enchufe que te ayuda a conseguir algo, ya sea un trabajo, un favor o acceso a algo exclusivo. En Chile es muy común y refleja la cultura del 'quién te conoce'.