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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 appear or respawn at a point on the map after dying in a video game. The spawn point can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on where you end up.