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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "LEER" (as in "lead") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

To disappoint, turn out worse than expected, or fail when you were counted on. When something or someone 'salió rana,' they didn't live up to expectations, a complete letdown.

Examples

That business deal fell flat, we lost everything.

The new signing flopped, he's not delivering at all.

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/Sounds like "sah" (as in "salsa") + "LEER" (as in "lead") + "RAH" (as in "rapper") + "nah" (as in "nacho")/

Meaning

In Venezuela, to turn out worse than expected or to let someone down. When something or someone "salió rana," they failed to live up to the trust placed in them.

Examples

The car turned out to be a dud, it breaks down every two weeks.

I thought he was a good friend but he let me down when I needed him.

Regional synonyms

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To get straight to the point without beating around the bush or wasting time with unnecessary introductions. When you want someone to stop rambling and just say what they mean already.