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Bandera de México

/Sounds like "ee" (as in "see") + "HOH" + "leh" (as in "let" without "t")/

A Mexican exclamation of surprise, worry, or regret that comes out automatically when something unexpected happens. It's a mild euphemism everyone understands and you can say in front of your grandma no problem.

Example

"Híjole, I forgot about the appointment!"

"Híjole, that's really complicated."

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Regional synonyms:

Afanar

Bandera de España

Trabajar mucho, esforzarse intensamente y darle duro a la chamba sin parar en España. Es meter horas extras y sudar la gota gorda para sacar el trabajo adelante sin quejarse.