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/Sounds like "EER" (as in "eagle") + "seh" (as in "set") + "AHL" (as in "art") + "OHR" (as in "oh") + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

In Argentina, to go completely to hell - for a plan, a relationship, or a situation to collapse spectacularly. A vulgar but very common expression for total failure.

Examples

The business went al orto when the dollar spiked.

Everything went al orto at the party, it ended with the police inside.

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Regional synonyms

Embarrassment, awkwardness, or an uncomfortable situation in front of others. In Peru it's the go-to word for that cringe-worthy feeling when you want to disappear.