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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Estar em maus lençóis
To be in deep trouble
A expressão estar em maus lençóissignifica estar em sérios apuros ou numa situação difícil e delicada.
Example:
- A empresa do Flávio foi à falência e ele está cheio de dívidas. Ele está em maus lençóis.
- Flavio’s company went bankrupt and he is full of debts. He’s in deep trouble.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
immediate actionpromptness
Na hora
The expression "na hora" is used when something is done right away, without any delay or hesitation. It emphasizes being ready to act.
cheeringsupporting someone
Torcer por alguém
"Torcer por alguém" means supporting someone and wishing them the best.
casual filler
Sei lá
"Sei lá" is a casual way of saying "I don't know". It can also be used like filler when you're hesitating or listing things.
bad luckexpressing frustration
Que galo!
The expression "que galo!" is used to show frustration when something annoying happens. It conveys a sense of irritation or disbelief in response to…
direct speechfrankness
Sem papas na língua
The expression "sem papas na língua" or "não ter papas na língua" refers to someone who speaks very directly, without softening their words.
intense desiremouth watering
Água na boca
"Ficar com água na boca" means that someone really wants something, usually food, but it can also be used figuratively for anything that's especially…
