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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Sacudir a água do capote
Shifting blame
A expressão sacudir a água do capote é usada quando alguém se recusa a assumir responsabilidades e coloca a culpa nos outros. É comum na linguagem informal para criticar comportamentos evasivos.
Example:
- O filme foi um fracasso e o realizador está a culpar os atores. Ele está claramente a sacudir a água do capote.
- The movie was a failure and the director is blaming the actors. He’s clearly dodging responsibility.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
empty-handedeverydaysocial etiquette
De mãos a abanar
"De mãos a abanar" means arriving or leaving with nothing — no result, no purchases, or showing up to a visit without a gift.
mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
appearance praisefashion compliment
Ficar a matar
The expression "ficar a matar" means that something really suits someone, especially clothes, accessories, or a new look. It's a fun and emphatic way…
emotional resentmentpersonal offense
Ficar sentido
"Ficar sentido" means to feel hurt or offended because of disappointment, neglect, or a personal slight. It suggests that someone is taking something personally.
envyjealousy
Dor de cotovelo
The expression "ter dor de cotovelo" is an idiomatic way to say that someone is jealous.
quantitysufficiency
Chega e sobra
The expression "chega e sobra" means that something is more than enough for a particular need.
