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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "TREHS" (as in "tread") + "EE" (as in "eagle") + "DOHS" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Venezuela, to be in a critical, make-or-break situation where everything is on the line. Comes from baseball, when the batter is at a full count and the next pitch decides it all.

Examples

I'm on the edge with rent, if I don't pay this week they'll kick me out.

The company is at a crossroads, it either sells or closes.

Regional synonyms

A carnival street ensemble that combines theater, live music, and sharp social commentary delivered with humor. In Uruguay it is a serious art form: groups rehearse for months to perform satirical pieces that take aim at politicians and current events. The Uruguayan carnival, centered on the murga, is the longest carnival in the world.