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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 fail suddenly and spectacularly, to blow up or collapse all at once. Applies to situations, plans, projects, or relationships that fall apart in a sudden, irreversible way. The image is of something literally exploding into the air.