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/Sounds like 'PAH-to'/
Flat broke, completely out of money. In Chile, estar pato is the standard expression for having zero funds — your wallet is empty, your bank account is dry, and payday feels like a lifetime away.
Example
"I can't go, I'm broke until Friday."
"He spent everything at the party and was left with nothing."
Regional synonyms:
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/Sounds like 'PAH-to'/
Flat broke, completely out of money. In Chile, estar pato is the standard expression for having zero funds — your wallet is empty, your bank account is dry, and payday feels like a lifetime away.
Example
"I can't go, I'm broke until Friday."
"He spent everything at the party and was left with nothing."
Regional synonyms: