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Bandera de Colombia

/Sounds like 'em-poo-HAR el TI-gre'/

In Colombia, to take unnecessary risks or stir up trouble without any good reason — pushing your luck into dangerous territory. Getting involved where you shouldn't and inviting consequences.

Example

"Don't push your luck with that guy — he's dangerous."

"He keeps pushing the tiger with what he's doing."

Regional synonyms:

Hablar con labia para convencer, seducir o vender algo usando palabras bonitas y verso bien armado. En Argentina es el arte de usar la lengua para conquistar, engañar o salir de cualquier situación complicada.