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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Argentina, to handle something with too much force or bluntness when the situation called for a gentler touch. When someone "da con el mazo," they said or did something with more impact than necessary, leaving little room for the other person to recover.

Examples

He came at her in the meeting like a sledgehammer and left her speechless.

There was no need to be that blunt about it, there were gentler ways to handle it.

Regional synonyms

A hot, sweet drink made from purple corn, cinnamon, and cloves, a beloved staple of Bolivian market culture. Api is especially popular on cold mornings and is almost always paired with buñuelos (fried dough fritters). It tastes nothing like corn: it is warming, fragrant, and deeply comforting.