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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "RREHR" + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art") + "koh" (as in "coat")/

Meaning

To change the rules at the last minute to make it easier for oneself. This phrase is used to describe someone who alters the conditions when it no longer benefits them.

Examples

We agreed on something, and now you're changing the rules, that's not fair.

He always changes the rules when he's losing.

Regional synonyms

Drunk, hammered, wasted. Used across the Southern Cone and beyond to describe someone who showed up or ended up totally intoxicated. The word literally means "sucked dry," which pretty much captures the vibe.