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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "AH" (as in "art") + "gwah" (as in "Guam") + "AHL" (as in "art") + "KWEH" (as in "quest") + "yoh" (as in "yoke")/
To be in an extremely difficult and urgent situation, on the verge of being overwhelmed by accumulated problems, debts, or pressures. The image of someone who can barely keep their head above water.
“She is drowning in debt and has no idea how to get out.”
“The company is in dire straits and needs investment urgently.”
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To be in an extremely difficult and urgent situation, on the verge of being overwhelmed by accumulated problems, debts, or pressures. The image of someone who can barely keep their head above water.
“She is drowning in debt and has no idea how to get out.”
“The company is in dire straits and needs investment urgently.”
Sopapo
In Argentina and Uruguay, an open-handed slap across the face. By extension, also a hard knock from life or a piece of bad news that hits you like a slap.