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/Sounds like "ploht" (as in "plow") + "WEEST" (as in "weed")/

Meaning

An unexpected twist that nobody saw coming. It's used for real-life situations just as much as movies, any shocking reversal that flips the script completely.

Examples

Nobody expected that plot twist in the finale.

Life hit me with a plot twist, my ex is now my coworker.

Regional synonyms

A close friend and someone you trust unconditionally in Colombia, more than just an acquaintance. Calling someone your llave means they're your ride-or-die, your brother from another mother who's always there.