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/noh dah-rah pohn-TAH-dah sin deh-DAHL/

Not doing anything without a personal benefit, calculating every move based on personal interest. An opportunist never takes a stitch without a thimble.

Example

"He's always doing things for his own gain."

"Be careful what you say, he's always looking out for himself."

Regional synonyms:

Despedida casual mexicana que no necesariamente implica que se van a ver pronto ni que hay planes reales. Es más un 'bye' educado y amistoso que una promesa de reencuentro, nadie se lo toma literal.