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/Sounds like "peh" (as in "pet") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "LOHS" (as in "loan") + "OH" (as in "oh") + "hohs" (as in "hope")/

Meaning

To close your eyes and get some sleep, even briefly. 'No pegar los ojos' means being completely unable to sleep, lying awake all night no matter what you try.

Examples

I barely slept a wink, just two hours before the alarm.

I couldn't close my eyes for a single minute all night.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de México
Zetear

A fresh corn on the cob, typically eaten roasted or boiled from street carts, slathered in mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. It's the quintessential Mexican street food you'll find on every corner, and it always tastes better at night from a street vendor.