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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Tudo menos
Anything but
A expressão tudo menos significa que algo ficou muito longe do resultado esperado ou desejado. Implica contraste e surpresa, e tem muitas vezes um tom irónico.
Example:
- A caminhada foi tudo menos fácil.
- The hike was anything but easy.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
conversation startertopic transition
Por falar nisso
"Por falar em" is used to bring up something related to the current topic or even to transition to a different subject.
negative consequenceserves right
É bem feito!
The expression "é bem feito!" is used by someone who thinks another person deserves to face a negative consequence or be punished. It's usually…
slang money
Guito
"Guito" is slang for money. Other informal terms include "cacau", "massa", "pasta", "carcanhol", and "cheta".
illogical ideasnonsense meaning
Sem pés nem cabeça
The expression "sem pés nem cabeça" is used to describe something that doesn't make sense, is illogical, incoherent, or absurd. It's used when a…
non-negotiable offer
É pegar ou largar
The term "é pegar ou largar" refers to making a non-negotiable offer.
defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
