no manches, la migra

no manches, la migra(
noh
 
mahn
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chehs
 
lah
 
mee
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grah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(general)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. no way, border patrol
No manches, ¿la migra se llevó a José?No way, border patrol took Jose?
b. you're kidding, border patrol
Cuidado que no te cojan. - No manches, la migra no está por esta zona.Be careful not to get caught. - You're kidding, border patrol isn't around this area.
c. holy crap, the immigration police
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
¡No manches, la migra! ¡Corre!Holy crap, the immigration police! Run!
d. come on, the immigration police
No manches, ¿la migra está dando vueltas otra vez?Come on, the immigration police are making rounds again?
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