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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

In Spain, an expression to complain about something that is a nuisance or a burden. Used for any annoying or uncomfortable situation you are stuck having to deal with.

Examples

What a drag having to work on Saturday in this heat.

So annoying, I left my charger at home.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de España
Putada

/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

To steal, beat up, or bother someone, depending on the context. In Spain, 'dar el palo' can mean robbing a bank or simply being a burden.

Examples

They gave him a beating right in the center of Madrid.

What a hassle to have to work on Saturday.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de México
Bandera de Perú
Bandera de Venezuela
Atracar

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In Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, to be far inferior to someone or something in quality, level, or ability. Used to say someone does not even come close to the standard being compared against.