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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "OON" (as in "Uber") + "reh" (as in "red") + "PAH" (as in "park") + "soh" (as in "solo")/

Meaning

In Spain, to thoroughly outclass someone in a competition or argument, leaving them exposed. Widely used in sports and online debates.

Examples

The team gave them a repaso, five to nil.

In the debate he gave him a total repaso, the guy couldn't even respond.

Regional synonyms

To get swept up fast in feelings for someone, to fall hard before the head has had any say in the matter. In Chile and Argentina the embalado makes heart decisions long before logic checks in, which can lead to beautiful things or spectacular crashes.