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Pelos cabelos
Fed up, irritated
A expressão pelos cabelosdescreve alguém que está extremamente irritado ou sobrecarregado com alguma coisa.
Example:
- Já estou pelos cabelos de te ouvir.
- I’m sick of listening to you.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
direct speechno filters
Sem peneiras
The expression "sem peneiras" refers to someone who speaks or acts in a very direct, unfiltered way. It suggests a blunt honesty that ignores…
money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
expressing coincidenceexpressing opposition
Por acaso
"Por acaso" introduces disagreement or opposition to an idea. In another context, it can express coincidence or randomness.
expressing skepticismfeeling suspicious
Com a pulga atrás da orelha
The expression "com a pulga atrás da orelha" is used when someone is suspicious or doubtful about something. It suggests caution and reluctance.
insignificancesocial status
Zé-Ninguém
The expression "zé-ninguém" refers to someone insignificant or powerless. It's often used in a dismissive way to belittle someone's authority or importance.
exceeding expectationsfalling short
Ir além v. Ficar aquém
"Ir além" means to exceed or go beyond what was expected, while "ficar aquém" is the opposite: it means not meeting expectations.
