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/Sounds like "reh" (as in "red") + "GAHR" (as in "garden") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To screw up badly, make a serious mistake, or ruin something through a terrible decision you can't undo. It's the Mexican way of saying you really blew it.

Examples

You blew it by sending that text to the wrong person.

I really messed up, I told my boss what I actually think of him.

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Regional synonyms

A very warm Colombian expression meaning "go ahead" or "please, feel free." Reflects the hospitality and courtesy that Colombian culture is known for. You will hear it constantly when someone is granting permission or inviting you to do something, especially in Medellin and the coffee-growing region.