Everything Explodes

Expresses total failure or collapse of a situation. Also used to dismiss someone ('¡vete a la mierda!' = 'go to hell!').

Shortened from a fuller vulgar phrase. Used to dismiss a person or situation contemptuously, meaning you are washing your hands of them.

Used between male friends, equivalent to 'tío' in many contexts. Particularly common among younger speakers.

Fixed expression. 'Raya' literally means 'line'. Signals that someone has exceeded acceptable limits of behaviour.

Derived from a vulgar anatomical root. Very common to describe someone losing their nerve. 'Estar acojonado' means to be terrified.

Compositional in most contexts, but included because in an exam context ('no le deis la vuelta') it specifically means 'don't turn the paper over', which could momentarily confuse learners.

Literally means 'small coins'. Used figuratively to dismiss a sum of money as insignificant.

Fixed reflexive construction. Asks or describes the quality of the relationship between two people, not a physical action.