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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Cortar-se
Back out
A expressão cortar-se é usada quando alguém desiste ou cancela alguma coisa à última hora. Tem geralmente um tom crítico.
Example:
- – O Mário não vem com a gente? – Não, cortou-se à última da hora.
- – Isn’t Mario coming with us? – No, he bailed at the last minute.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
work hard
Dar ao litro
The expression "dar ao litro" means to work hard or put in a lot of effort. It's used when someone is giving their all,…
big spendermoney management
Mãos largas
"Mãos largas" is usually used in a critical way: it describes someone who spends money too easily and without much self-control.
food preferences
Não vou em bacalhau
The expression "ir em" is a casual way to talk about preferences and choices, especially when it comes to food, though it's not limited…
emotional indifferenceexpressing apathy
Nem me aquece nem me arrefece
"Nem me aquece nem me arrefece" shows complete indifference toward something that has no impact at all, whether emotionally or in any other way.
ironic dismissalweak reasoning
A lógica da batata
The phrase "é a lógica da batata" is an ironic way to dismiss someone's reasoning as weak or unconvincing. It can also be used…
embarrassing failurefall flat
Espalhar-se ao comprido
The expression "espalhar-se ao comprido" means to fall in an awkward way, often embarrassingly or dramatically. Figuratively, it can also mean to fail badly…
