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/Sounds like the English word "no" (same pronunciation) + "yeh" (as in "yes") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "AH" (as in "art") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "tah" (as in "tar") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "nehs" (as in "net")/
To not even come close to someone's level. When you "no le llegas a los talones" to someone, the gap in skill, talent, or quality is so large that comparing yourself to them is almost absurd. Used widely across the Spanish-speaking world.
“The substitute is good but he does not even come close to the starter's level.”
“No competitor even comes close to her in speed.”
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To not even come close to someone's level. When you "no le llegas a los talones" to someone, the gap in skill, talent, or quality is so large that comparing yourself to them is almost absurd. Used widely across the Spanish-speaking world.
“The substitute is good but he does not even come close to the starter's level.”
“No competitor even comes close to her in speed.”
Agua de horchata
A refreshing Mexican drink made from soaked rice, cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar, served ice-cold. It's the undisputed queen of Mexican aguas frescas with no competition in flavor or popularity.