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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
To cover for someone so they can sneak out or get away with something without being caught. In Argentina, "hacerle la pata" to a friend means backing up their story in front of others so they don't get in trouble.
“Cover for him so he can leave without his mom finding out.”
“She covered for me at work when I slipped out early.”
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
Chilean expression with two meanings: to suck up to someone (like a boss) to get a favor, or to tag along with a friend to keep them company and show support.
“He's always making la pata with the boss hoping for a promotion.”
“Come with me to run this errand - hazme la pata even if it's boring.”
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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
To cover for someone so they can sneak out or get away with something without being caught. In Argentina, "hacerle la pata" to a friend means backing up their story in front of others so they don't get in trouble.
“Cover for him so he can leave without his mom finding out.”
“She covered for me at work when I slipped out early.”
/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "SEHR" (as in "set") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "tah" (as in "tar")/
Chilean expression with two meanings: to suck up to someone (like a boss) to get a favor, or to tag along with a friend to keep them company and show support.
“He's always making la pata with the boss hoping for a promotion.”
“Come with me to run this errand - hazme la pata even if it's boring.”
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Haragán
A lazy person who consistently avoids work and responsibilities in Mexico and Central America, armed with a thousand excuses. Always available for leisure, never available for anything useful.