/pa-te-AR el ta-BLE-ro/
To completely upend the rules or established order, usually abruptly. In Argentina 'patear el tablero' means blowing up what was agreed to start fresh from zero.
Example
"The new director flipped the table and changed the entire team."
"Sometimes flipping everything over is the only way out."
Regional synonyms:
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/pa-te-AR el ta-BLE-ro/
To completely upend the rules or established order, usually abruptly. In Argentina 'patear el tablero' means blowing up what was agreed to start fresh from zero.
Example
"The new director flipped the table and changed the entire team."
"Sometimes flipping everything over is the only way out."
Regional synonyms:
Cagón
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Cobarde, miedoso, que no se atreve a enfrentar las situaciones. Un cagón siempre tiene excusa para no actuar.