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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "BRAH" (as in "bra") + "soh" (as in "solo") + "AH" (as in "art") + "tohr" (as in "toll") + "SEHR" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To back down, give in, or finally admit the other person was right after holding your ground stubbornly. Common in Spain, Mexico, and Argentina, this phrase captures the ego cost of surrendering in an argument or negotiation.

Examples

In the end he swallowed his pride and accepted the terms.

I'm not backing down, I know I'm right.

Regional synonyms

To steal or swipe, usually small things. Argentine street slang that sounds a bit lighter than "robar" but means exactly the same thing. Think of someone lifting your phone on the bus or swiping your wallet in the subway. Very common in Buenos Aires everyday slang.