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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Espalhar-se ao comprido
To fall flat on one’s face / To make a fool of oneself
A expressão espalhar-se ao comprido significa cair de forma desajeitada, muitas vezes de uma maneira embaraçosa ou dramática. Figurativamente, também se refere a falhar miseravelmente em alguma coisa ou a fazer papel de parvo.
Examples:
- Ele escorregou no gelo e espalhou-se ao comprido.
- He slipped on the ice and fell flat on his face.
- Ele tentou contar uma piada no palco e espalhou-se ao comprido.
- He tried telling a joke on stage and totally bombed.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
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…
excessive praisesucking up
Dar à graxa
The expression "dar à graxa" means to flatter someone excessively, usually to get something in return. It has a critical tone and implies insincerity.
bargaincheap price
Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
decision makingkey factor
Tudo depende
"Tudo depende de" introduces and highlights the key factor that a result depends on.
difficult situationtough choice
Entre a espada e a parede
The expression "estar entre a espada e a parede" means being in a tough situation with no easy way out. It's usually used when…
intense desiremouth watering
Água na boca
"Ficar com água na boca" means that someone really wants something, usually food, but it can also be used figuratively for anything that's especially…
