This Spanish slang phrase is used to describe someone who is overly confident or arrogant, thinking they are better than they actually are. It literally translates to 'to believe that you ate plastic chops', suggesting that someone believes they have consumed something of high importance or value, boosting their self-image.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan siempre está alardeando de sus logros, parece que cree que comió chuletas plásticas.
- English: Juan is always boasting about his achievements, it seems like he believes he ate plastic chops.