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/Sounds like "PEH" (as in "pet") + "ohn" (as in "oh")/

Meaning

Someone who does the heaviest and most thankless work without getting any recognition, credit, or fair reward. In Mexico and Central America, telling someone not to be a peón is telling them to stand up for themselves and stop letting others take advantage.

Examples

Don't be anyone's errand boy, stand your ground on that team.

He has been doing the grunt work there for three years and hasn't even gotten a raise.

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Regional synonyms

A thick, sweet corn pancake made from fresh grated corn, filled with queso de mano (hand-pressed cheese). It's one of the most iconic and beloved breakfast dishes in Venezuelan cuisine.