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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Sem peneiras
No filters
A expressão sem peneiras descreve alguém que fala ou age de forma direta e sem filtros. Implica uma franqueza crua que ignora conveniências sociais.
Example:
- Ele é uma pessoa sem peneiras. Diz o que pensa.
- He has no filters. He says what he thinks.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
positive sensationtaste comfort
Sabe bem
"Saber bem" suggests a positive feeling. Depending on the context, it can refer to taste (like food) or to general comfort and well-being.
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
emotional agitationlosing control
Dar em maluco
The expression "dar em maluco" is used to describe someone who is emotionally upset or under pressure and about to lose control of the…
double-edgedmixed outcomespros and cons
Um pau de dois bicos
The expression is used to talk about a situation with one positive side and one negative side, or one that can bring both advantages…
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…
annoyancecomplainingrepetition
Vira o disco e toca o mesmo
“Vira o disco e toca o mesmo” can be used when someone keeps bringing up the same topic over and over again, usually in…
