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Old February 02, 2009, 03:23 PM
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Se echó el taco de ojo

...pues usted ya se echo el taco de ojo y apenas estamos empezabado.

...since you're already swearing and we are just barely starting.

is that right?
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Old February 02, 2009, 04:39 PM
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echarse el/un taco de ojo = to ogle, scope out, or look at someone who is easy on the eyes (eye candy / handsome / beautiful)(both sexes can use the same expression)

Your phrase should be written:
Pues, usted ya se echó el taco de ojo y apenas estamos empezando.
And it means:
Well, you've already been scoping out the babes/guys and we're barely getting started.
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Old February 02, 2009, 04:45 PM
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oh man i was way off. thank you very much for helping me, señor speedy.
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"Taco de ojo" can also be used literally, in other words, a taco containing a chopped up and cooked cow eye.
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In which country would I find the literal version? I'm thinking Mexico, but can you also get it throughout Central and South America?
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Old February 03, 2009, 09:29 PM
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In which country would I find the literal version? I'm thinking Mexico, but can you also get it throughout Central and South America?
Mexico would be right.
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I never saw tacos of any sort in Central America.
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So does that mean this expression is probably only used in Mexico?
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That's the way I see it.
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Never heard in Spain.....
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