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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "LEER" (as in "lead") + "KOHN" (as in "coat") + "KEH" (as in "kept")/

Meaning

In Mexico, to suddenly come out with an excuse, surprise, or last-minute change that derails everything. The person who sale con que always has an inconvenient twist at the worst possible moment.

Examples

At the last minute she came out with that she couldn't make it anymore.

After all that work he salió con que he didn't like it.

Regional synonyms

A very attractive, handsome man. An informal compliment that can be sweet between couples or bold when aimed at strangers. Common in Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.