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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To pay attention to someone, acknowledge them, or show interest. In Argentina, 'no darle bola' means completely ignoring someone as if they don't exist.

Examples

He's flirting with her but she's not giving him the time of day.

I talked to him three times and he didn't even acknowledge me.

Regional synonyms

A public minibus in Mexico City, named "pesero" because the fare used to cost just one peso. These small, colorful buses are an extreme urban mobility experience, notorious for their reckless driving, packed conditions, and blasting music. They are a staple of daily commuting for millions of people in the capital.