/Sounds like 'ye-GAR i be-SAR el SAN-to'/
In Spain and Latin America, to succeed at something on the very first try without any preparation or effort. The phrase describes that rare, lucky beginner's success that seems almost unfair.
Example
"She nailed it on her very first day at work."
"You don't always get to succeed on the first try."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'ye-GAR i be-SAR el SAN-to'/
In Spain and Latin America, to succeed at something on the very first try without any preparation or effort. The phrase describes that rare, lucky beginner's success that seems almost unfair.
Example
"She nailed it on her very first day at work."
"You don't always get to succeed on the first try."
Regional synonyms: