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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Pregar uma rasteira
To trip someone, to betray someone
A expressão pregar uma rasteira significa fazer alguém cair usando o pé para fazer alguém tropeçar. Figurativamente, significa trair ou enganar alguém, geralmente de uma forma sorrateira ou desonesta.
Examples:
- O Pedro pregou-lhe uma rasteira e ficou com o lugar dele.
- Pedro stabbed him in the back and took his spot.
- O miúdo tropeçou porque alguém lhe pregou uma rasteira.
- The kid tripped because someone stuck out their foot.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
mess upnervous mistake
Meter os pés pelas mãos
The expression "meter os pés pelas mãos" is used when someone acts clumsily or makes a mistake because they're nervous or not very competent.
expressing frustration
Ainda por cima
The expression "ainda por cima" is used to introduce something unfavorable to a situation that was already bad. It often carries a tone of…
getting pissed
Ficar nas horas
The expression "ficar nas horas" is used when someone gets really angry or furious. A common variation is "ficar nas horas do diabo".
avoidancechicken out
Fugir com o rabo à seringa
The expression "fugir com o rabo à seringa" is used when someone tries to avoid a difficult situation, responsibility, or consequence.
intense activitymaximum speed
Sempre a abrir
"Sempre a abrir" means going full speed or "all out." It describes times of intense, fast-paced activity, often with great results.
reveal secretspill beans
Descair-se
"Descair-se" means to accidentally reveal something, often information that was supposed to be kept secret.
