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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "KAHR" (as in "car") + "LAH" (as in "lava") + "SOH" (as in "solo") + "pah" (as in "park")/

Meaning

To make someone confess something they didn't want to reveal, extracting the truth through relentless questioning. In Mexico, it's the art of the informal interrogation among friends and family.

Examples

We sacamos la sopa out of him and he confessed he has a new girlfriend.

My mom always sacas la sopa out of me, I can't hide anything from her.

Regional synonyms

In Spain, to be the absolute best, exceptional and a little eccentric at the same time. It takes "ser la pera" (already a strong compliment) one level further. When something is la pera limonera, it is not just great, it is singular and unforgettable.