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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "koh" (as in "coat") + "see" (as in "see") + "NAH" (as in "nacho") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Ecuador, to be in serious trouble or a dead-end situation you can't escape. Used when someone is already caught in a mess with no way back.

Examples

If the teacher checks the homework we're toast, nobody did it.

They caught him cheating, that guy is totally done for.

Regional synonyms

An open bar at an event or party: unlimited drinks included in the ticket price. In Argentina, the canilla libre is practically a social institution, a staple expectation at weddings, quinceañeros, and private parties. If there is no open bar, people will notice and remember.