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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Dar o berro
To break down (things) / To crash, be dead tired (people)
A expressão dar o berro significa avariar ou ir aos limites. Aplica-se tanto a objetos (normalmente máquinas) como a pessoas.
Examples:
- O carro deu o berro a meio da viagem.
- My car broke down in the middle of the trip.
- Hoje trabalhei tanto! Estou quase a dar o berro.
- I worked so much today! I’m about to crash.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
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