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/Sounds like "DEH" (as in "debt") + "PLAH" (as in "plan") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

Mexican expression meaning "definitely," "clearly," or "flat out," with no hedging or beating around the bush. Used to state something bluntly or to throw in the towel on a situation.

Examples

He's flat out not coming, it's already been two hours.

It's completely pointless arguing with you, let's just leave it.

Regional synonyms

In Argentina, to get scared out of your wits - the intensified, vulgar version of saying fear completely froze you in place.