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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Venha o diabo e escolha
Pick your poison
A expressão venha o diabo e escolha é usada quando estamos perante uma situação em que todas as opções são más.
Example:
- – Qual dos dois empregos vais escolher? – Venha o diabo e escolha.
- – Which of the two jobs are you going to choose? – It’s like picking your own poison.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
approximation
Tipo
"Tipo" means category. However, in informal speech, it can also mean "approximately" or "more or less".
control situation
Ter a faca e o queijo na mão
The expression "ter a faca e o queijo na mão" means being fully in control of a situation. It implies that the person has…
internal dialogueself reflection
Conversar com os botões
The expression "conversar com os botões" brings to mind someone talking to themselves, often in a calm or introspective way. It's a poetic way…
work hard
Dar ao litro
The expression "dar ao litro" means to work hard or put in a lot of effort. It's used when someone is giving their all,…
calm conflictreduce tension
Pôr água na fervura
The expression "pôr água na fervura" means to calm down a tense situation. It's used for conflicts and emotional states that are out of…
negative situationsprogressive worsening
De mal a pior
The expression "de mal a pior" describes a situation where things keep getting progressively worse, whether it’s in health, finances, relationships, or other circumstances.
