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Que seca!
What a drag!
A expressão que seca! expressa tédio e frustração.
Examples:
- Estou à espera do comboio há mais de 2 horas. Que grande seca!
- I’ve been waiting for the train for over two hours. What a drag!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
difficult situationtough choice
Entre a espada e a parede
The expression "estar entre a espada e a parede" means being in a tough situation with no easy way out. It's usually used when…
memorymental blank
Ter uma branca
"Ter uma branca" means having a sudden mental blank — losing momentary access to a word, thought, or piece of information. Informal.
emotional outburstthrow tantrum
Fazer uma birra
"Fazer uma birra" is used when someone (kids or adults) gets really upset because they didn't get what they wanted and makes a scene.…
losing controlstress reaction
Entrar em parafuso
The expression "entrar em parafuso" means getting really stressed out, nervous, or losing control, often because of pressure or unexpected events.
decisive moment
Hora H
"Hora h" refers to a decisive moment, often the critical point when something happens.
conflict escalationtension increase
Lançar achas na fogueira
The expression "lançar achas na fogueira" means making an already tense and problematic situation even worse instead of trying to calm things down.
