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/Sounds like "EER" (as in "eagle") + "seh" (as in "set") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "CHEEN" (as in "cheek") + "gah" (as in "garden")/

Meaning

To take off at full speed, rushing out because you're late or in a hurry. In Mexico, "irse en chinga" means hauling ass to get somewhere fast.

Examples

I bolted out the door because I was already super late for work.

Let's go now, the movie's about to start.

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A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.