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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Tudo e mais alguma coisa
Everything and then some; you name it
Tudo e mais alguma coisa enfatiza excesso e abundância, muitas vezes num tom humorístico ou crítico.
Examples:
- Ele sabe tudo e mais alguma coisa.
- He knows everything and then some.
- Ela disse tudo e mais alguma coisa.
- She said everything and then some.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
betrayalphysical trip
Pregar uma rasteira
The expression "pregar uma rasteira" means to make someone fall by tripping them with your foot. Figuratively, it means to betray or deceive someone,…
lack staminasports context
Não ter pedal
"Não ter pedal" means not having the stamina, pace, or ability to keep up with others. It's especially used in the context of sports…
appearance praisefashion compliment
Ficar a matar
The expression "ficar a matar" means that something really suits someone, especially clothes, accessories, or a new look. It's a fun and emphatic way…
equivalencenoticing
Ela por ela
"Ela por ela" means that two options are equivalent, with only minimal or irrelevant differences. "Dar por ela" is used when someone realizes or…
expressing ironyobviousness
Pudera
The expression "pudera" is used when something isn't surprising given the circumstances. Sometimes, it can be used ironically.
negative construction
Não dá
"Não dá" or "não vai dar" means that something won't be possible or isn't going to happen. It's used to show that something isn't…
