/Sounds like 'ir de fa-ROL'/
In Spain, to bluff or pretend to have more than you actually do — especially money, knowledge, or status. The person who goes de farol is all show and no substance.
Example
"He acts like he has a business when he's still living with his parents."
"Don't front if you can't actually back it up."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'ir de fa-ROL'/
In Spain, to bluff or pretend to have more than you actually do — especially money, knowledge, or status. The person who goes de farol is all show and no substance.
Example
"He acts like he has a business when he's still living with his parents."
"Don't front if you can't actually back it up."
Regional synonyms: