This phrase is a Venezuelan slang used to warn someone to prepare for a difficult or complicated situation. Literally, it translates to 'put on your espadrilles, what's coming is a joropo', where joropo refers to a traditional dance that requires skill, thus implying a tough situation ahead.
Examples
- Spanish: Mejor te pones las alpargatas que lo que viene es joropo, esta situación se va a complicar.
- English: You better put your espadrilles on because what's coming is a joropo, this situation is going to get complicated.