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The phrases Portuguese speakers actually use
Sem tirar nem pôr
Exactly so
A expressão sem tirar nem pôr enfatiza que aquilo que se diz corresponde à verdade.
Example:
- Ele é tal e qual o pai, sem tirar nem pôr.
- He’s just like his father, without a doubt.
Transcript
Esticar a corda.
Keep going
conditional usage
Desde que
"Desde que" can indicate the beginning of something, or it can set a condition. The meaning depends on the context.
envyjealousy
Dor de cotovelo
The expression "ter dor de cotovelo" is an idiomatic way to say that someone is jealous.
dismissive responseirrelevance
E daí?
The expression "e daí?" is used to dismiss a comment or suggest that the information shared is irrelevant or unimportant. Another similar expression is…
connectionscushy jobfavoritism
Tacho
“Tacho” means a comfortable, advantageous job or post, usually suggesting favoritism, connections, or weak merit.
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…
negative consequencesvulnerability
Pôr-se a jeito
The expression "pôr-se a jeito" means to become vulnerable to criticism, problems, or negative consequences, often because of carelessness or naivety.
