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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Ao calha
By chance
A expressão ao calha significa fazer ou dizer algo de forma aleatória. Expressões semelhantes incluem à sorte e ao acaso.
Example:
- Ela deu a resposta ao calha e acertou!
- She gave the answer off the cuff and got it right!
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
overcoming challengessurvival skills
Safar-se
The verb "safar-se" refers to overcoming obstacles, difficulties, or challenges. It involves resourcefulness or survival skills.
expressing reluctancenegative reaction
Torcer o nariz
The expression "torcer o nariz" is used when someone reacts negatively to an idea or suggestion. It conveys skepticism and reluctance.
expressing disbelief
Poupa-me
The expression "poupa-me" is used as a reaction to something absurd that someone says or does. It's used for nonsense, far-fetched plans, or excuses…
difficulty
Não é pêra doce
The phrase "não é pêra doce" is used to say that something is difficult and requires sacrifice. It has a humorous tone.
empty placelack activity
Às moscas
The expression "às moscas" describes a place that is empty or has no activity, like a store with no customers.
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.
