Lethal Inspection

A very common idiomatic expression in Latin American Spanish. Used when visiting or helping someone who is sad, sick, or discouraged. The literal meaning (raise the spirit/mood) does not fully predict the specific social context of cheering someone up.

A fixed intensifying phrase meaning to do something to the greatest possible degree. It always follows a verb and cannot be rearranged. Widely used throughout Latin America.

A set phrase used at funerals and upon hearing of a death. It cannot be freely modified without sounding odd. The word 'sentido' here means heartfelt, not the usual 'felt' or 'sensed', which can trip up learners.

A literary or rhetorical fixed phrase used to describe someone who dies or is cut down while still young and vigorous. Sounds elevated or dramatic; often used sarcastically in everyday speech.