/AH-meh-seh ehl GWAH-heh/
To act dumb or pretend not to know something, often to avoid responsibility or get out of a situation. This phrase is a colloquialism used in Mexico to describe someone who is faking ignorance.
Example
"Don't act dumb, I already know what happened."
"He acted dumb to avoid paying his share."
Regional synonyms:
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/AH-meh-seh ehl GWAH-heh/
To act dumb or pretend not to know something, often to avoid responsibility or get out of a situation. This phrase is a colloquialism used in Mexico to describe someone who is faking ignorance.
Example
"Don't act dumb, I already know what happened."
"He acted dumb to avoid paying his share."
Regional synonyms: