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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Assobiar para o lado
Turning a blind eye
A expressão assobiar para o lado usa-se quando alguém ignora algo deliberadamente. Significa que alguém evita reconhecer um problema evitando assim responsabilidade ou envolvimento.
Example:
- Não podemos assobiar para o lado em tempos difíceis. Temos de agir e encontrar soluções.
- We can’t look the other way in difficult times. We have to act and find solutions.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
difficult situationtough choice
Entre a espada e a parede
The expression "estar entre a espada e a parede" means being in a tough situation with no easy way out. It's usually used when…
convenience suggestiontask efficiency
Com a mão na massa
"Já que estás com a mão na massa" is used to suggest that someone take care of an extra task while they're already doing…
facing challengeshard time
Vi-me nelas
The expression "vi-me nelas" is used when someone faces challenges or difficulties, often unexpectedly.
insignificancesocial status
Zé-Ninguém
The expression "zé-ninguém" refers to someone insignificant or powerless. It's often used in a dismissive way to belittle someone's authority or importance.
double standardsunequal treatment
Dois pesos e duas medidas
"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when…
convenience
Altura
In this context, "altura" refers to a specific moment. We often use the expressions "boa altura" and "má altura" to say whether something is…
