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/Sounds like 'dar-le la BWEL-ta a la tor-TI-ya'/

In Spain, to completely flip a situation — to reverse the outcome and turn things in your favor when everything seemed to be going against you. The ultimate comeback move.

Example

"They were losing 2-0 and then completely flipped the game."

"Things looked bad at first, but she turned it all around."

Regional synonyms:

Plan o maniobra armada con engaño para sacar ventaja de alguien. En México se usa para describir una jugada sucia donde alguien se pasa de listo a costa de otro.