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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Nem 8 nem 80
Not all or nothing
A expressão nem 8 nem 80 apela a evitar extremos e encontrar um meio-termo equilibrado.
Examples:
- Ela não precisa exagerar — nem 8 nem 80!
- She doesn’t need to go overboard — not all or nothing!
- Vamos com calma, nem 8 nem 80.
- Let’s take it easy, somewhere in the middle.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
sabotageset up
Fazer a folha a alguém
The expression "fazer a folha a alguém" means to deliberately harm or sabotage someone, usually behind their back, with the intention of ruining their…
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…
betrayalphysical trip
Pregar uma rasteira
The expression "pregar uma rasteira" means to make someone fall by tripping them with your foot. Figuratively, it means to betray or deceive someone,…
cause effect
Tanto é que
The phrase "tanto é que" introduces a fact that proves or supports a previous statement.
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…
expressing excitementhand gesture
Esfregar as mãos de contente
The expression "esfregar as mãos de contente" means to be really pleased or excited, usually when you're expecting some kind of personal benefit.
