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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Lavar a roupa suja
making a scene, airing one’s dirty laundry
A expressão lavar a roupa suja é usada quando alguém discute conflitos privados em público.
Example:
- Eles começaram a lavar a roupa suja no meio do jantar e toda a gente ficou desconfortável.
- They started airing their dirty laundry in the middle of dinner and everyone felt uncomfortable.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
quantitysufficiency
Chega e sobra
The expression "chega e sobra" means that something is more than enough for a particular need.
food compliment
Chamar-lhe um figo
The expression "chama-lhe um figo" is used to praise something that's especially tasty or enjoyable. It's an informal way to show strong approval.
extreme wealth
Podre de rico
The phrase "podre de rico" is an emphatic way of saying that someone is extremely wealthy. It often carries a tone of envy and…
emotional stateexpressing irritation
Pelos cabelos
The expression "pelos cabelos" describes someone who is extremely annoyed or overwhelmed by something.
expressing coincidenceexpressing opposition
Por acaso
"Por acaso" introduces disagreement or opposition to an idea. In another context, it can express coincidence or randomness.
assertive dismissal
Rua
The expressions "rua", "fora", and "desaparece" are different ways of expressing the same idea: telling someone assertively to leave. These phrases are usually used…
