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/Sounds like "tee" (as in "tea") + "RAHR" (as in "rapper") + "seh" (as in "set")/

Meaning

To ruin something deliberately or through inexcusable carelessness, leaving it beyond any repair. In Colombia and Venezuela tirarse algo means making it so bad there's simply no way to fix it anymore.

Examples

He blew the opportunity by showing up late to the interview.

Don't ruin the relationship with that attitude.

Regional synonyms
Bandera de Colombia
Bandera de Venezuela
Echársela

A Costa Rican, someone from Costa Rica. The most recognized informal national nickname in Central America, associated with the 'pura vida' culture and Tico friendliness.