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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Estar-se nas tintas
Couldn’t care less
A expressão estar-se nas tintas é usada quando alguém mostra total indiferença ou desinteresse, mesmo quando há consequências. Dependendo do contexto, o tom pode ser desafiador, descontraído ou desdenhoso.
Example:
- Estou-me nas tintas para a política.
- I don’t care about politics.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
instant effectreliable solution
Tiro e queda
The expression "tiro e queda" refers to something that works instantly and reliably. It's used for solutions or actions that never fail.
constant occurrencefrequency
A toda a hora
The expression "a toda a hora" means that something happens very often or without stopping.
ironic dismissalweak reasoning
A lógica da batata
The phrase "é a lógica da batata" is an ironic way to dismiss someone's reasoning as weak or unconvincing. It can also be used…
correcting misunderstanding
Não é por aí
The expression "não é por aí" is used to correct a mistaken idea or to suggest that the reason or explanation given isn't accurate.
overcrowdedpacked spaces
À pinha
The expression "à pinha" is used to describe a space that is very full or overcrowded.
reveal secretspill beans
Descair-se
"Descair-se" means to accidentally reveal something, often information that was supposed to be kept secret.
