andar en chanchullos — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  SpainLatin Americacolloquialpejorative
  • To be involved in shady, underhanded, or corrupt dealings.
  • To engage in deceitful schemes or fraudulent transactions for personal gain.

  Examples

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  • Se rumorea que el empresario anda en chanchullos para evitar pagar impuestos.

    It is rumored that the businessman is involved in shady dealings to avoid paying taxes.

  • No confío en ese político porque siempre anda en chanchullos y nunca cumple sus promesas.

    I don't trust that politician because he's always involved in underhanded schemes and never keeps his promises.

  • Durante años, la compañía anduvo en chanchullos para conseguir contratos gubernamentales fraudulentos.

    For years, the company engaged in corrupt dealings to obtain fraudulent government contracts.