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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Zé-Ninguém
A nobody
A expressão zé-ninguém refere-se a alguém insignificante ou sem influência. É frequentemente usado de forma desdenhosa para menosprezar a autoridade ou relevância de alguém.
Example:
- Ele é um zé-ninguém.
- He’s a nobody.
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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,…
mess upnervous mistake
Meter os pés pelas mãos
The expression "meter os pés pelas mãos" is used when someone acts clumsily or makes a mistake because they're nervous or not very competent.
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…
chancerandom action
Ao calha
The expression "ao calha" means to do or say something randomly. Similar expressions include "à sorte" and "ao acaso".
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.
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.
