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/Sounds like "mah" (as in "mark") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "DOHS" (as in "door") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "hah" (as in "hard") + "rohs" (as in "row") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "TEE" (as in "tea") + "roh" (as in "row")/

Meaning

To kill two birds with one stone: solving two problems or achieving two goals with a single action. A universal expression of efficiency, shared across virtually every Spanish-speaking country, and the person who pulls it off always feels quietly brilliant.

Examples

With that one meeting he killed two birds with one stone: closed the deal and signed the agreement.

Why make two trips when you can handle everything in one go?

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Regional synonyms

In Spain, to be out of touch with reality, lost in daydreams far above everyday life. The image is someone sitting up in a grapevine, too high up to notice what is happening at ground level. Used when someone has unrealistic expectations or simply is not paying attention.