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/Sounds like "PEE" (as in "pea") + "soh" (as in "solo") + "FEER" (as in "feet") + "meh" (as in "met")/

Meaning

In Colombia, having a stable foundation in life, whether financial, emotional, or in a relationship. Someone with piso firme can take risks because the ground underneath them is solid enough to hold them if things go wrong.

Examples

Now that I have a solid footing at work, I can think about getting my own place.

I need a stable base before I make that investment.

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Regional synonyms

To chicken out or back out of something after having already agreed to a plan in Argentina. It's when cowardice or laziness wins right before the crucial moment, and your friends will never let you forget it.