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/Sounds like "gah" (as in "garden") + "TAH" (as in "tar") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

When something or someone looks better from a distance or in photos than in real life in Mexico. "Dar el gatazo" means appearing higher quality than what you actually get up close.

Examples

That car looks great from the outside but inside it's totally beat up.

The restaurant looks amazing in photos, but in person it's a different story.

Regional synonyms

In Colombia, to have an amazing time at a party or gathering, fully letting loose and soaking in every moment. The person who se mece is not standing in the corner: they are dancing, laughing, and living it up like there is no tomorrow.