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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Pôr-se a jeito
Asking for it
A expressão pôr-se a jeito significa tornar-se vulnerável a críticas, problemas ou consequências negativas, muitas vezes devido a descuido ou ingenuidade.
Example:
- Se continuas a faltar ao trabalho pões-te a jeito para seres despedido!
- If you keep skipping work, you’re setting yourself up to be fired!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
ironic dismissalweak reasoning
A lógica da batata
The phrase "é a lógica da batata" is an ironic way to dismiss someone's reasoning as weak or unconvincing. It can also be used…
money slang
Carcanhol
The terms "carcanhol", "massa", "cacau", "guito", and "pastel" all refer to money.
bad luckexpressing frustration
Que galo!
The expression "que galo!" is used to show frustration when something annoying happens. It conveys a sense of irritation or disbelief in response to…
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…
expressing lucklucky you
Sorte a tua
"Sorte a tua" means "it was luck" or "you got lucky," and it's used as a reaction when something good happens to someone else.…
excessive situationexpressing indignation
Era o que faltava
"Era só o que faltava" expresses outrage and is used when something seems excessive, unfair, or absurd.
