IdiomFood & Drink
Spanish
Spanisharroz con mango
Meaning: (Caribbean Spanish) A chaotic, confused mess or pandemonium.
Literally: Rice with mango
Example: “Con tres jefes dando órdenes distintas, la oficina es un arroz con mango.” — With three bosses giving different orders, the office is a dog's breakfast.
English equivalent: A dog's breakfast
Equivalents in other languages
English: a dog's breakfast
Origin: Rice with mango is a combination that makes no sense to a cook: a savory staple mixed with a sweet fruit. In Cuba and Venezuela, where the phrase is used, un arroz con mango is a confused mess that nobody can follow. Its first use is not documented.
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