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/Sounds like "treh" (as in "tread") + "MEHN" (as in "met") + "dah" (as in "dart") + "hoo" (as in "who") + "GAH" (as in "garden") + "dah" (as in "dart")/

Meaning

A brilliant or sneaky move that nobody saw coming. In the Caribbean, "tremenda jugada" can mean an impressive play you have to admire, or a total backstab that blindsided you. Which one it is depends entirely on which side of the move you're on.

Examples

He pulled a slick move and poached my client without saying a word.

What a brilliant play by the coach, nobody saw that coming.

Regional synonyms

To go too far, to cross the line of what is acceptable with total shamelessness. The person who "se pasa de lanza" does not feel embarrassed and keeps pushing even while everyone watches and disapproves.