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/Sounds like "mohn" (as in "more") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

In Spain, getting one's life together, taking advantage of situations in a smart way without having to work too hard. Someone who has it together seems like everything comes easily to them.

Examples

He's got his life together with that business, he works little and earns a lot.

Learn to get your life together or you'll always be struggling.

Regional synonyms

In most of the Spanish-speaking world, a folder or binder for organizing papers. In Argentina and Uruguay, "carpeta" also means rug or carpet, the thing you step on when you come through the front door. Context is everything: very different objects sharing the same word.