This Chilean phrase is used to indicate that someone is indecisive or unsure about a decision. The phrase literally means 'to be between Tongoy and Los Vilos', two towns in Chile with a considerable distance between them.
Examples
- Spanish: No puedo decidir si me quiero quedar en este trabajo o buscar uno nuevo. Me siento como que estoy entre Tongoy y Los Vilos.
- English: I can't decide if I want to stay at this job or look for a new one. I feel like I'm between Tongoy and Los Vilos.