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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "EYE" (as in "eye") + "KEEN" (as in "keep") + "toh" (as in "toll") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "loh" (as in "loan")/

Meaning

In Mexico, a humorous expression saying that the fifth try always works out. Used lightheartedly after several failed attempts to keep the mood up.

Examples

Ya van cuatro reuniones sin acuerdo, pero no hay quinto malo.

Four meetings with no deal yet, but the fifth one's the charm.

El quinto intento lo logró, no hay quinto malo.

He pulled it off on the fifth try, fifth time's always the charm.

Regional synonyms

Completely packed, crammed with people to the point where there's not an inch of space left. In Spain it's super common to say 'the bar was petado' when you show up and can't even find a place to stand.