Echar el poto para las moras

Literally, this phrase means:

“To throw your butt to the blackberry bush”

but the actual meaning is “You are backing out of a commitment”

This is a common Chilean phrase that means you are shirking your duties, avoiding responsibility or chickening out of a commitment.

It is used to describe someone who tries to escape work or responsibilities, often pretending not to understand a situation. It can also mean someone who has promised something but then doesn't want to fullfil it.