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/Sounds like "EHN" (as in "egg") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "LOO" (as in "loop") + "chah" (as in "chat")/

Meaning

Mexican expression for saying you're still grinding and pushing through hardships without giving up. It captures the resilience of everyday people who keep going no matter what.

Examples

Still here, still grinding, keeping the family afloat.

How's the business? Well, still fighting, some days better than others.

Regional synonyms

In Mexico, to feel uncomfortable, weird, or out of place in a situation. When someone se siente x, they are a bit embarrassed or disoriented and not quite at ease.