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/Sounds like "mahn" (as in "mark") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "AH" (as in "art") + "boh" (as in "boat") + "LAHR" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To reject or get rid of someone firmly and without mercy in Mexico. When you 'manda a volar' someone, you're telling them to get out of your life and you don't plan on missing them.

Examples

She sent him flying when he asked for another chance.

If he's bothering you, send him flying.

/Sounds like "mahn" (as in "mark") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "AH" (as in "art") + "boh" (as in "boat") + "LAHR" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to firmly reject someone or cut them out of your life without hesitation. "Mandar a volar" means giving someone or something the boot, no looking back.

Examples

She cut him off the moment she found out about the lie.

Quit that job that's making you miserable.

Regional synonyms

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A dual Mexican expression that can mean really good (incredible) or really bad (terrible) depending on tone and context. It's the perfect ambiguity of Mexican Spanish.