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To criticize someone behind their back in a ruthless manner when they're not present. The person doing the criticizing may smile in front of the person, but is actually destroying their reputation behind their back.

Example

"As soon as you left, they started criticizing you behind your back."

"That person was criticizing you, but in your face, they're all smiles."

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Todo está bien, perfecto, de acuerdo, sin ningún problema en Venezuela. Es la respuesta universal venezolana que transmite conformidad y buena onda, una sola palabra que resuelve y cierra cualquier conversación.