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/Sounds like "ehm" (as in "egg") + "peh" (as in "pet") + "RRAHR" + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To stubbornly insist on something without budging, refusing to back down under any circumstance. Used mainly in Spain, when you dig your heels in and absolutely nobody in the world can convince you otherwise. Think of it as being bullheaded about a decision.

Examples

He insisted on going to the beach even though it was raining.

Don't be so stubborn about that, there are better options.

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Regional synonyms

In Mexico, a rural property with large land where animals are raised and crops are grown. It's the countryside dream, open fields, horses, and a slower pace of life.