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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "TYEH" + "rrah"/

Meaning

To badmouth someone behind their back in order to damage their reputation in Mexico. The person who echa tierra spreads gossip or criticism to make the other look bad.

Examples

He's been talking trash to the boss trying to steal his position.

Don't badmouth your friend, better bring it up to her face.

Regional synonyms

To shut someone down, reject a romantic advance, or stop a situation cold that you're not comfortable with. It's putting up a wall when someone crosses a line.