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/Sounds like "EER" (as in "eagle") + "soh" (as in "solo") + "BRAH" (as in "bra") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

In Spain, to have way more than enough of something with room to spare, or to act overconfident. "Ir sobrado de tiempo" means having plenty of time; "ir de sobrado" means acting cocky.

Examples

I've got tons of time, we'll get there no problem.

Don't go in overconfident to the exam, that's how things go wrong.

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Regional synonyms

To back down, admit you were wrong, or stop clinging to a losing position. In Mexico and Guatemala, when someone finally "baja del burro" (gets off the donkey), they drop the ego and accept reality. The image is concrete: a stubborn rider who finally dismounts and admits the journey is over.