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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "ah" (as in "art") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "LEE" (as in "lead") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to string someone along with small gestures and vague promises that never lead anywhere real. Keeping someone distracted and hopeful with scraps while deliberately avoiding giving them what they actually need or deserve.

Examples

He has been stringing me along for months about that raise.

Stop giving me false hope and just tell me the truth already.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Pastelear

In Spain, to go completely off topic and wander into completely unrelated territory without ever coming back to the point. An art form some people master without even noticing.