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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "PEH" (as in "pet") + "goh" (as in "go")/

Meaning

To pass as something better or more impressive than you actually are. In Spain, "dar el pego" means looking the part convincingly enough that nobody questions it. A fake, a copy, or a person can all "dar el pego" if the illusion holds.

Examples

The knockoff is perfect, nobody can tell the difference.

In that suit he could easily pass for an executive.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, an informal street mechanic who fixes tires and does basic car repairs out of a roadside stall. The talachero is a neighborhood fixture: fast, affordable, no appointment needed, and there when a dealership is not an option.