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Poupa-me
Give me a break
A expressão poupa-me é usada como reação a algo absurdo dito ou feito por alguém. Aplica-se a disparates, planos mirabolantes ou desculpas que desafiam a credibilidade.
Example:
- – Estou a pensar vender a minha casa para comprar um Ferrari. – Ó Rita, poupa-me!
- – I’m thinking of selling my house to buy a Ferrari. – Rita, give me a break!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
emotional stateexpressing irritation
Pelos cabelos
The expression "pelos cabelos" describes someone who is extremely annoyed or overwhelmed by something.
expressing anticipationlooking forward
Estou ansioso
In this context, "estar ansioso por" means looking forward to something good that's going to happen, like plans, events, or reunions.
consequences warning
Se não for a bem…
The expression "se não for a bem, vai a mal" means that if something isn't done voluntarily, it will be enforced. It's often used…
excessive talkingnonstop speech
Falar pelos cotovelos
The expression "falar pelos cotovelos" is used to describe someone who talks excessively and just won't stop.
mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
avoid extremesbalanced approach
Nem 8 nem 80
The expression "nem 8 nem 80" encourages avoiding extremes and finding a balanced middle ground.
