no manches

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Literally, don't stain” or “don't ruin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌno ˈmant͡ʃes/ [ˌno ˈmãnʲ.t͡ʃes]
  • Syllabification: no man‧ches

Phrase

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no manches (Mexico, colloquial)

  1. don't screw around, stop joking, stop being silly
    Synonyms: (Mexico, vulgar) no mames, (Spain, vulgar) no jodas, (non-vulgar) no fastidies
    ¡No manches!Shut up! Are you kidding? Stop being an idiot!