manana

DOBBS: Many critics of Mexico's economy refer to what some call the manana syndrome, putting off work until tomorrow.

CNN Transcript Mar 2, 2004 2004

Now, it might take six weeks to get one custom made, but I've learned to live happily in 'manana-land.'

Mexican handcraft exposition and trade fair 1999

Now, it might take six weeks to get one custom made, but I've learned to live happily in 'manana-land.'

Mexican handcraft exposition and trade fair 1999

It is sort of like "manana" - Its not today, it may not be tomorrow, and in fact it may not be ever.

Hey, just about forgot, 2006

Just as the mere word manana brands Latins as slow and unreliable, jokes ask how many Poles or Irish it takes to change a light bulb.

The Myth Of German Efficiency 2008

Federal Chairman Allen Greenspan appears to be a relatively recent convert to what could be called a manana syndrome at least when it comes to this country's more than half trillion dollar trade deficit.

CNN Transcript Mar 2, 2004 2004

I was laughing when I got here, so typical "manana" my house is not ready but they are letting me stay in the hotel for free till all cleaned and mowed.

Need home in or around La Pesca 2008

If it is Spain, flowers will grow in the gardens, olive oil will rain pure, and saying "manana" will mean hope.

Alan Black: The World Cup Final Metaphor: Beauty and the Beast 2010

We have a little time usage probelm, after years of getting 30 hours of stuff to do done in 20 hours we languish with "manana" attitude that causes a sort of work ethic depression and anxiety of its own ... we are working on it.

I love Mexico but spouse wants to move back to US 2007

We have a little time usage probelm, after years of getting 30 hours of stuff to do done in 20 hours we languish with "manana" attitude that causes a sort of work ethic depression and anxiety of its own ... we are working on it.

I love Mexico but spouse wants to move back to US 2007