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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Lançar achas na fogueira
Add fuel to the fire
A expressão lançar achas na fogueira significa agravar ainda mais uma situação que já é tensa e problemática em vez de tentar acalmar os ânimos.
Example:
- Estás sempre a lançar achas na fogueira.
- You’re always adding fuel to the fire.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
avoidanceproblem-solving
Chutar para canto
The expression "chutar para canto" means to deliberately avoid dealing with something or to ignore it on purpose. It's often used when someone skirts…
quick transformationsudden change
Da noite para o dia
The expression "da noite para o dia" refers to a sudden and unexpected change. It suggests something happening abruptly.
money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
killing timetime wasting
Encher chouriços
The expression "encher chouriços" refers to keeping busy with pointless tasks just to pass the time.
short-livedtemporary moments
Sol de pouca dura
The expression "sol de pouca dura" is used figuratively to describe something fleeting, especially moments of happiness, promises, or trends that quickly fade away.
conditional usage
Desde que
"Desde que" can indicate the beginning of something, or it can set a condition. The meaning depends on the context.
