Acequia (en. Irrigation ditch)
[aθeˈkia]
Slang Meanings
To be in crisis or in trouble.
After losing his job, he feels like he's in the acequia.
Después de perder su trabajo, se siente como si estuviera en la acequia.
To do things unconventionally.
Sometimes, to solve problems, one has to go to the acequia.
A veces, para resolver problemas, uno tiene que ir a la acequia.