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/Sounds like "PAH" (as in "park") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "kah" (as in "car") + "HEE" (as in "he") + "tah" (as in "tar")/

Meaning

In Chile, to be completely wrecked, drained, or done - whether from exhaustion, poor health, or just hitting your limit. "Estar pa la cajita" literally means ready for the little box, as in totally finished.

Examples

I was pa la cajita after the double shift today.

This phone is pa la cajita, it barely charges and won't turn on right.

Regional synonyms

Something incredible, over the top, or way beyond what's normal, either positively or negatively. In Spain it's used to express total amazement at something that exceeds all expectations.