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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Estar a braços com
To be struggling with
A expressão estar a braços com transmite a ideia de estar profundamente envolvido numa situação difícil ou exigente. É frequentemente usada quando alguém está a lidar com problemas, responsabilidades ou desafios.
Example:
- A empresa está a braços com dificuldades financeiras.
- The company is struggling financially.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
current status
Até ver
"Até ver" means "for now/so far." It refers to the current state of something, with a note of caution that things could change in…
deceptionfall for
Ir em cantigas
The expression "ir na cantiga" or "ir em cantigas" means that someone lets themselves be fooled by someone else. "Não ir em cantigas" means…
mess upnervous mistake
Meter os pés pelas mãos
The expression "meter os pés pelas mãos" is used when someone acts clumsily or makes a mistake because they're nervous or not very competent.
expressing empathyironic sympathy
Coitado!
The expression "coitado!" shows empathy and compassion for someone’s suffering or bad luck. It can also be used ironically, depending on the context.
chancerandom action
Ao calha
The expression "ao calha" means to do or say something randomly. Similar expressions include "à sorte" and "ao acaso".
