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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Conversar com os botões
To think, to reflect
A expressão conversar com os botõesevoca a imagem de alguém a falar consigo mesmo, frequentemente de forma tranquila ou introspectiva. É uma maneira poética de descrever momentos de reflexão solitária e diálogo interno.
Example:
- Estive a conversar com os meus botões e decidi ficar em casa.
- I’ve been thinking and in the end I decided to stay home.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
hasty workpoor quality
Feito a martelo
The expression "feito a martelo" suggests that something was done in a hurry and carelessly. It implies poor quality and a lack of finesse.
something fishysuspicion
Aqui há gato!
The expression "aqui há gato" means that something seems suspicious or out of the ordinary. It's used when there are reasons to believe that…
regular alternation
Dia sim dia não
The term "dia sim dia não" refers to something that alternates regularly every two days.
competitionrivalry
Muitos cães ao mesmo osso
"Muitos cães ao mesmo osso" describes a situation where many people are competing for the same thing, often leading to rivalries or fewer opportunities…
draw attentionstand out
Dar nas vistas
The expression "dar nas vistas" is used to describe someone or something that stands out in a noticeable way.
avoid extremesbalanced approach
Nem 8 nem 80
The expression "nem 8 nem 80" encourages avoiding extremes and finding a balanced middle ground.
