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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
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
common citizenpolitical critique
Zé-povinho
"Zé-povinho" is a term that refers to the average person, especially those with little social or economic power. It's often used critically or ironically…
emphatic denial
Nem pouco mais ou menos
The expression "nem pouco mais ou menos" is an emphatic way to deny something and is used to reject insinuations or assumptions.
big spendermoney management
Mãos largas
"Mãos largas" is usually used in a critical way: it describes someone who spends money too easily and without much self-control.
equivalencenoticing
Ela por ela
"Ela por ela" means that two options are equivalent, with only minimal or irrelevant differences. "Dar por ela" is used when someone realizes or…
correcting misunderstanding
Não é por aí
The expression "não é por aí" is used to correct a mistaken idea or to suggest that the reason or explanation given isn't accurate.
emotional resentmentpersonal offense
Ficar sentido
"Ficar sentido" means to feel hurt or offended because of disappointment, neglect, or a personal slight. It suggests that someone is taking something personally.
