General
rifársela
What does rifársela mean?
To do something impressively well or to step up boldly.
"Se la rifaron con la fiesta, morros."
Origin
From 'rifar' (to raffle/fight it out); to put yourself on the line.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'rifársela' mean?
It means to kill it, go all out, or step up impressively; to come through big for someone.
Where does 'rifársela' come from?
It comes from 'rifar' (to raffle or fight it out), carrying the sense of putting yourself on the line.
What does 'estar bien rifado' mean?
It means to be really cool, badass, or awesome, a strong term of approval.
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