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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Entre a espada e a parede
Between a rock and a hard thing
A expressão estar entre a espada e a parede significa estar numa situação difícil sem saída fácil. Costuma ser usada quando alguém enfrenta duas opções difíceis ou indesejáveis.
Example:
- Estou entre a espada e a parede.
- I’m between the rock and a hard thing.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
expressing excitementhand gesture
Esfregar as mãos de contente
The expression "esfregar as mãos de contente" means to be really pleased or excited, usually when you're expecting some kind of personal benefit.
envyjealousy
Dor de cotovelo
The expression "ter dor de cotovelo" is an idiomatic way to say that someone is jealous.
negative reactionoffense taken
Levar a mal
"Levar a mal" means to take something as an insult and feel hurt by it. It's used to describe a negative reaction or to…
mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
draw attentionstand out
Dar nas vistas
The expression "dar nas vistas" is used to describe someone or something that stands out in a noticeable way.
exactnessprecision
Nem mais nem menos
The phrase "nem mais nem menos" expresses accuracy, without exaggeration or omission.
