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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Igual ao litro
I couldn’t care less
A expressão é-me igual ao litro expressa total indiferença, muitas vezes com um tom atrevido ou desdenhoso.
Examples:
- Para mim é-me igual ao litro.
- It’s all the same to me.
- Ele ficou ofendido com o meu comentário, mas sinceramente é-me igual ao litro.
- He got offended with my remark, but honestly… I couldn’t care less.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
inconsistencymismatchsuspicion
Não bate certo
“Não bate certo” means something doesn’t make sense, doesn’t fit, or seems inconsistent.
insignificancesocial status
Zé-Ninguém
The expression "zé-ninguém" refers to someone insignificant or powerless. It's often used in a dismissive way to belittle someone's authority or importance.
avoid extremesbalanced approach
Nem 8 nem 80
The expression "nem 8 nem 80" encourages avoiding extremes and finding a balanced middle ground.
negative traitsneaky behavior
Chico-esperto
"Chico-esperto" refers to someone who tries to deceive others in a dishonest or opportunistic way. It definitely has a negative tone and is used…
figurative meaning
Por assim dizer
The expression "por assim dizer" shows that a sentence is figurative or metaphorical rather than literal.
assertive dismissal
Rua
The expressions "rua", "fora", and "desaparece" are different ways of expressing the same idea: telling someone assertively to leave. These phrases are usually used…
