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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "POHR" (as in "port") + "SOO" (as in "soup") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to go along with someone to avoid a fight or keep the peace, even if you disagree. Darle por su lado means letting them think they are right so they calm down.

Examples

When he gets stubborn I just give him his way and move on.

Don't argue with grandpa, just go along with him and he'll calm down on his own.

Regional synonyms

To talk trash about someone behind their back, criticize them harshly when they're not around. In Mexico, 'pelar' someone is the classic behind-the-back gossip that everyone does but nobody admits to.