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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Nem mais nem menos
Spot on
A expressão nem mais nem menos afirma precisão, sem exageros ou omissões.
Example:
- O filme foi mesmo como eu esperava, nem mais nem menos.
- The movie was just what I expected, spot on.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
private conversationside note
À parte
The expression "à parte" means separately or in private. It's used when something is set aside or discussed away from the main group. However,…
mental distractionspaced out
Estar na lua
"Estar na lua" means being distracted or mentally absent. It's used when someone isn't paying attention to what's going on around them.
instant effectreliable solution
Tiro e queda
The expression "tiro e queda" refers to something that works instantly and reliably. It's used for solutions or actions that never fail.
bad moodmorning irritability
Acordar com os pés de fora
The expression "acordar com os pés de fora" means waking up in a bad mood for no apparent reason. It describes someone who starts…
memory recallquick response
Na ponta da língua
The expression "na ponta da língua" has two meanings. It can refer to the frustration someone feels when they're trying to remember something but…
indulge someonesatisfy desires
Fazer a vontade
The expression "fazer a vontade" means to give someone what they want or to fulfill their wishes.
