no manches

Spanish

Etymology

Literally, “don't stain” or “don't ruin”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌno ˈmant͡ʃes/ [ˌno ˈmãnʲ.t͡ʃes]
• Syllabification: no man‧ches

Phrase

no manches (Mexico, colloquial)

1. don't screw around, stop joking, stop being silly

   Synonyms: (Mexico, vulgar) no mames, (Spain, vulgar) no jodas, (non-vulgar) no fastidies

   ¡No manches! ― Shut up! Are you kidding? Stop being an idiot!