la leche
See also: leche
Spanish
Etymology
Literally, the milk!
Phrase
Usage notes
Used to express surprise, amazement, e.g.: ¿Y esta es su casa? ¡La leche! - Is this his house? Wow!
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Literally, the milk!
Used to express surprise, amazement, e.g.: ¿Y esta es su casa? ¡La leche! - Is this his house? Wow!