arroz con mango
Meaning: a chaotic, confused mess or pandemonium.
Language: Spanish
Literally: rice with mango
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase may draw on the incongruity of mixing rice (a savory staple) with mango (a sweet fruit), creating disorder.
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