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/Sounds like "boh" (as in "boat") + "LAHR" (as in "lava") + "lah" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To cross a line, go way too far, or do something that's clearly beyond acceptable limits. In Mexico, when someone 'la voló,' they pushed past every boundary without apology. It can be admirable if the excess is positive, but usually it's the opposite.

Examples

She went way too far with that comment.

He crossed every line, nobody wanted to deal with him after that.

Regional synonyms

To work hard, hustle intensely, and grind nonstop in Spain. It's putting in overtime and sweating it out to get the job done without complaining.