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/pah-RAHR lah peh-YOH-tah/

To pause and analyze a situation before acting impulsively. This phrase is used to advise someone to think before acting, often in a situation where they might act rashly.

Example

"Hold on, let's think about this before sending that message."

"We need to pause and think about what we really want."

Regional synonyms:

Negocio turbio o trampa para obtener algo de forma deshonesta. Se usa para hablar de maniobras poco éticas, desde tranzas políticas hasta trampitas en el trabajo.