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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Às moscas
Empty
A expressão às moscas descreve um lugar que está deserto ou sem atividade, tal como uma loja sem clientes.
Example:
- Fui ao café mas estava às moscas.
- I went to the café but it was empty.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
frustrationwaste
Por água abaixo
The expression "por água abaixo" is used when something is wasted or lost. It conveys the disappointment and frustration you feel when hard work,…
positive smellsmell reactions
Cheirinho
Both expressions are reactions to a smell, but with opposite meanings. "Que cheirinho!" is used when you smell something pleasant. "Que cheirete!" applies to…
avoidancechicken out
Fugir com o rabo à seringa
The expression "fugir com o rabo à seringa" is used when someone tries to avoid a difficult situation, responsibility, or consequence.
sabotageset up
Fazer a folha a alguém
The expression "fazer a folha a alguém" means to deliberately harm or sabotage someone, usually behind their back, with the intention of ruining their…
approximation
Tipo
"Tipo" means category. However, in informal speech, it can also mean "approximately" or "more or less".
agreementemphasis
Completamente
The expression "completamente" is used to agree with someone or something without any hesitation or reservation, just like "sem dúvida".
