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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "BYEHN"/

Meaning

To make a good impression or fulfill what's expected of you in social situations. It's about looking good in front of others, bringing a gift to a party, dressing well, or saying the right thing.

Examples

He brought flowers to make a good impression.

I want to look good in front of her parents.

Regional synonyms

Having a lot of nerve or shameless audacity, doing something bold without a hint of embarrassment. Used in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Honduras, "harta cara" is a regional intensifier that hits even harder than the standard "cara dura."