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/Sounds like 'no ko-MER KWEN-to'/

In Colombia, to refuse to be deceived — not buying into stories or excuses without solid proof. The person who no come cuento has been fooled before and won't let it happen again.

Example

"I don't fall for nonsense — back it up with proof."

"She's sharp — she doesn't buy any story without evidence."

Regional synonyms:

Persona extremadamente hábil, talentosa e impresionante, o cosa de excelente calidad que te deja con la boca abierta. En México chingón es el máximo elogio informal: si eres chingón, eres lo máximo.