Homer Defined

Used to describe deliberately provoking a risky or volatile situation. The literal image (throwing rocks at a wasp nest) is transparent in Spanish, but the idiomatic use to mean "cause trouble" or "stir things up" is non-compositional enough to confuse a learner.

Juerga refers to a lively, festive outing, often involving drinking and dancing. Salir de juerga is a fixed colloquial phrase for having a big night out, used in a slightly ironic tone in the episode.

Fixed verbal phrase meaning to bring oneself up to date or to deal with a backlog of tasks. Used naturally with obligations like laundry, correspondence, or work.