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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "MAHS" (as in "mark")/

Meaning

To be unnecessary, surplus, or simply not needed in a given place or situation. When you are "de más," nobody needs you there, and sometimes nobody wants you there either. Also used for a comment or action that was completely uncalled for.

Examples

I was completely out of place at that meeting, nobody even talked to me.

That comment was totally uncalled for.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Venezuela
Afrecho

To have protection, backing, or a safety net in case something goes wrong. The person with their back covered knows that someone has their back and does not need to worry about unexpected blows.