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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "ah" (as in "art") + "BYOHN"/

Meaning

To ignore someone or pretend you're paying attention when you're totally not listening. In Mexico, 'dar el avión' is the best way to dodge someone without confrontation.

Examples

I gave him the avión the whole class, no idea what the teacher even talked about.

She gave me the avión when I asked for her number.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Torear

A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.