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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Caldo entornado
The damage is done
A expressão está o caldo entornado usa-se quando uma situação corre mal e fica fora de controlo ou além de reparação.
Examples:
- Ele mentiu no currículo e foi apanhado. Está o caldo entornado.
- He lied on his CV and got caught. Now he’s in serious trouble.
- Ela ouviu a conversa toda sem querer… Agora está o caldo entornado.
- She overheard the whole conversation by accident… Now the damage is done.
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Keep going
by a whiskerclose callnear miss
Por uma unha negra
This expression describes a very narrow margin—something that happened, or didn't happen, almost by a miracle.
emotional outburstthrow tantrum
Fazer uma birra
"Fazer uma birra" is used when someone (kids or adults) gets really upset because they didn't get what they wanted and makes a scene.…
expressing doubtsarcasm
Pois pois
"Pois pois" is a sarcastic way to show doubt or disbelief. You can use this expression to mock exaggerated claims or obvious lies, or…
indirect refusalsoft disagreement
Nem por isso
The phrase "nem por isso" is an indirect way of saying "no". It softens disagreement or lack of enthusiasm and is often used when…
criticismidlenesslaziness
À sombra da bananeira
"À sombra da bananeira" describes someone coasting through life without working or contributing, while others put in the effort. Informal, usually critical.
excessive talkingnonstop speech
Falar pelos cotovelos
The expression "falar pelos cotovelos" is used to describe someone who talks excessively and just won't stop.
