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Me cae mal

/meh KAH-eh mahl/

I can't stand it

Literal translation

It falls bad to me

When to use it

Used when someone dislikes a food or drink intensely. Common in Mexico and Argentina.

In conversation

—¿Te gusta el cilantro? —No, me cae mal.

—Do you like cilantro? —No, I can't stand it.

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