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/Sounds like "meh" (as in "met") + "TEHR" (as in "ten") + "seh" (as in "set") + "EHL" (as in "egg") + "DEH" (as in "debt") + "doh" (as in "door")/

Meaning

To fool yourself into thinking everything is fine when the reality is obvious to everyone else. It is that stubborn refusal to face the truth, usually about a relationship, a plan, or a situation that has clearly gone sideways.

Examples

Don't kid yourself, you know that's not going to work out.

Stop fooling yourself and accept what happened.

Regional synonyms

A traditional Andean wool garment that drapes over the shoulders and covers the body. In Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, the poncho is far more than outerwear: it is a symbol of cultural identity and highland pride, often woven with regional patterns that carry deep meaning.