Common expressions in Argentina

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Al que madruga, Dios lo ayuda.":The early bird catches the worm.

It encourages discipline and waking up early to get things done.

"No le des bola.":Don’t pay attention to it / Ignore him/her.

One of the most used expressions in daily life.

"Estar en la luna.":To be daydreaming or distracted (head in the clouds).

"Hacer la vista gorda.":To turn a blind eye / deliberately ignore something wrong.

"Ponerle garra.":To give it your all / put passion and effort into something.

"La ropa sucia se lava en casa.":Don’t air your dirty laundry in public. Keep family problems private.