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/Sounds like "reh" (as in "red") + "behn" (as in "bed") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

Having an amazing time, enjoying oneself to the fullest, often in a social setting like a party, or exerting oneself to the limit in a challenging situation.

Examples

We had a blast dancing until four in the morning.

He worked himself to the bone all week.

/Sounds like "reh" (as in "red") + "behn" (as in "bed") + "TAHR" (as in "tar") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To push yourself to the absolute limit physically or mentally, working or studying without holding anything back. Common across Latin America for that full-throttle effort where you leave everything on the table.

Examples

She worked herself to the bone all week to get the project in on time.

I gave everything I had studying and still did not pass the exam.

Regional synonyms

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To mooch, bum things off others, or borrow money with no real intention of paying it back. Someone who manguea is a professional freeloader who always has an excuse ready and relies on others' generosity.