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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Ou vai ou racha
It’s make or break
A expressão ou vai ou racha significa que é preciso tomar uma decisão imediata, sem espaço para hesitação. É frequentemente usada em momentos decisivos ou em escolhas críticas.
Example:
- Este é o último dia para nos inscrevermos no concurso. Ou vai ou racha!
- This is the last day to sign up for the competition. It’s make or break!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
social influenceworkplace favor
Meter uma cunha
The expression "meter uma cunha" means that someone uses another person's social status and influence (usually a friend or family member) to achieve a…
age humorhealth complaints
Fator P.I.
"P. I." in "Fator P.I." is a common acronym for "Puta da Idade", in other words: "bloody age." It's used humorously to blame age…
bedtime humorchildish speech
Xixi cama
The expression "xixi cama" refers to the way children talk and is used humorously by adults to signal that it's time to go to…
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.
indulge someonesatisfy desires
Fazer a vontade
The expression "fazer a vontade" means to give someone what they want or to fulfill their wishes.
avoidancechicken out
Fugir com o rabo à seringa
The expression "fugir com o rabo à seringa" is used when someone tries to avoid a difficult situation, responsibility, or consequence.
