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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Fora de série
One of a kind, outstanding
A expressão fora de série é usada para descrever alguém ou algo que se destaca de forma notável e além do habitual.
Example:
- O Ayrton Senna foi um piloto Fórmula 1 fora de série.
- Ayrton Senna was an exceptional F1 driver.
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Esticar a corda.
Keep going
chancerandom action
Ao calha
The expression "ao calha" means to do or say something randomly. Similar expressions include "à sorte" and "ao acaso".
private conflictspublic argument
Lavar a roupa suja
The expression "lavar a roupa suja" is used when someone talks about private conflicts in public.
catch upconversation
Pôr a conversa em dia
The expression "pôr a conversa em dia" is used when two people get together to catch up and share stories and news about what’s…
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,…
constant movement
De um lado para o outro
The term "de um lado para o outro" refers to a constant pendulum-like movement. It suggests dynamism, and sometimes restlessness or agitation.
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…
