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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "ah" (as in "art") + "TOH" (as in "toll") + "leh" (as in "let") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

To deceive someone with lies or empty promises, making them look foolish while they think everything's fine. It's the oldest emotional or political scam in Mexico.

Examples

The government gives us atole con el dedo with their promises of change.

Don't give me atole con el dedo, just tell me the truth.

Regional synonyms

An extremely cheap person, the next level beyond regular 'codo.' In Mexico, a 'codo de pollo' is so stingy they reuse disposable stuff and never treat anyone.