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/Sounds like "keh" (as in "kept") + "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "EHN" (as in "egg") + "BOH" (as in "boat") + "lahs" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

In Colombia, to end up with absolutely nothing: either broke after being robbed or cleaned out, or completely lost and clueless in a conversation or situation.

Examples

After the robbery I was left with nothing, not a single peso.

I walked into the meeting and quedar en bolas, I didn't understand a thing.

Regional synonyms

Collective excitement, exaggerated expectation for something coming soon. A viral anglicism describing that massive anticipation before a launch or event.