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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Ficar a matar
Something looks really good on someone
A expressão ficar a matar significa que algo fica realmente bem a alguém — especialmente roupas, acessórios ou um novo visual. É uma forma divertida e enfática de elogiar o estilo de alguém.
Examples:
- Esse casaco fica-te a matar!
- That jacket looks amazing on you!
- Tens um nove corte de cabelo? Fica-te mesmo a matar.
- Did you get a new haircut? It really suits you perfectly.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
negative situationsprogressive worsening
De mal a pior
The expression "de mal a pior" describes a situation where things keep getting progressively worse, whether it’s in health, finances, relationships, or other circumstances.
carelessnesscriticismlow quality
Às três pancadas
"Às três pancadas" describes something done carelessly or without quality. Used to criticize poor work or improvised solutions. Depreciative tone.
food compliment
Chamar-lhe um figo
The expression "chama-lhe um figo" is used to praise something that's especially tasty or enjoyable. It's an informal way to show strong approval.
defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
avoiding distractionsprioritizing tasks
Ter mais que fazer
The expression "ter mais que fazer" means having more important things to deal with, so you don't waste time on something that's considered secondary…
conflict escalationtension increase
Lançar achas na fogueira
The expression "lançar achas na fogueira" means making an already tense and problematic situation even worse instead of trying to calm things down.
