/lyar el peh-TAH-teh/
To kick the bucket, die or disappear completely. In Spain liar el petate originally meant rolling up your sleeping mat to leave — now it means the final departure.
Example
"My grandfather passed away last year after a long illness."
"We need to finish this before the boss moves on."
Regional synonyms:
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/lyar el peh-TAH-teh/
To kick the bucket, die or disappear completely. In Spain liar el petate originally meant rolling up your sleeping mat to leave — now it means the final departure.
Example
"My grandfather passed away last year after a long illness."
"We need to finish this before the boss moves on."
Regional synonyms: