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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Fugir com o rabo à seringa
Fugir com o rabo à seringa » To chicken out
A expressão fugir com o rabo à seringa usa-se quando alguém tenta evitar uma situação difícil, responsabilidade ou consequência.
Examples:
- Ele prometeu ajudar, mas fugiu com o rabo à seringa à última hora!
- He promised to help, but he weaseled out of it at the last minute.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
essential meaning
No fundo
The phrase "no fundo" introduces what really matters or is essential, beyond other more superficial aspects.
deep troublefinancial problems
Estar em maus lençóis
The expression "estar em maus lençóis" means being in serious trouble or in a tough, tricky situation.
direct communicationstraight talk
Pão pão, queijo queijo
The expression "pão pão, queijo queijo" refers to speaking clearly and directly. It's used to describe people who say things as they are, without…
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…
back out
Cortar-se
The expression "cortar-se" is used when someone backs out or cancels something at the last minute. It usually has a critical tone.
discouraging excusesuseless efforts
É escusado
The expression "escusas de" or "é escusado" means that something is pointless, unnecessary, or won't change the outcome. It's often used to dismiss excuses…
