no manches

Spanish

Etymology

From no (“negation”) and manchar (“to stain”), conjugated as a command for tú (“you (informal, singular)”). Literally, “don't stain" or "don't ruin”.

Phrase

no manches

  1. (Mexico, informal) don't screw around, stop joking, stop being silly
    Synonyms: (Mexico, vulgar) no mames, (Spain, vulgar) no jodas
    ¡No manches! ― Shut up! Are you kidding? Stop being an idiot!
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