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/kay-DAHR en lah KAY-yah/

To lose everything, including a job, money, and a home. In Argentina, being left on the street is the worst possible situation. The 2001 crisis left many people literally on the street.

Example

"He lost his job and was left on the street overnight."

"She may end up on the street due to that debt."

Regional synonyms:

Juntarse a beber caguamas con los amigos, esas cervezas de litro que se comparten en la banqueta o en casa. En México es el plan más honesto y económico del fin de semana: unas caguamas frías y buena plática sin complicaciones.