In Her Place

Used informally across Chile to refer to clothing or personal items, often with a slightly affectionate or casual tone. Not derogatory.

Literally means a school of fish; used figuratively and pejoratively for a crowd of people acting in a frenzied, mindless way. Colorful and slightly literary.

Always appears in the phrase 'sacar canas verdes', to give someone a lot of grief or cause them endless stress. The image is of someone going grey from worry.

A fixed simile used to describe someone as utterly irrational or mentally unhinged, usually said with exasperation rather than clinical intent.

Chilean diminutive affectionate term for a small alcoholic drink, usually spirits. Conveys informality and a relaxed social atmosphere.