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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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A saying that means troublemakers, corrupt people, and bad actors always seem to survive and never face real consequences. Used with resignation or dark humor across Central America and Mexico when someone shady keeps landing on their feet no matter what they do.