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negative traitsneaky behavior
Chico-esperto
"Chico-esperto" refers to someone who tries to deceive others in a dishonest or opportunistic way. It definitely has a negative tone and...
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defensive attitudetake personally
Enfiar o barrete
The expression "enfiar o barrete" means taking a general criticism or comment personally. It implies a defensive attitude.
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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...
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bad moodmorning irritability
Acordar com os pés de fora
The expression "acordar com os pés de fora" means waking up in a bad mood for no apparent reason. It describes someone...
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avoiding distractionsprioritizing tasks
Ter mais que fazer
The expression "ter mais que fazer" means having more important things to deal with, so you don't waste time on something that's...
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mental distractionspaced out
Estar na lua
"Estar na lua" means being distracted or mentally absent. It's used when someone isn't paying attention to what's going on around them.
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direct speechfrankness
Sem papas na língua
The expression "sem papas na língua" or "não ter papas na língua" refers to someone who speaks very directly, without softening their...
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indulge someonesatisfy desires
Fazer a vontade
The expression "fazer a vontade" means to give someone what they want or to fulfill their wishes.
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intense desiremouth watering
Água na boca
"Ficar com água na boca" means that someone really wants something, usually food, but it can also be used figuratively for anything...
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social influence
Quem pode, pode
The expression "quem pode, pode" highlights that people with power, resources, or influence can do whatever they want. It's often used with...
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lack controlpowerlessness
De mãos atadas
"De mãos atadas" means being unable to do anything about a situation, as if your hands were literally tied. It's used to...
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bargaincheap price
Uma pechincha
In Portuguese, "uma pechincha" refers to something that's very cheap or something whose real value is much higher than its cost.
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competitionrivalry
Muitos cães ao mesmo osso
"Muitos cães ao mesmo osso" describes a situation where many people are competing for the same thing, often leading to rivalries or...
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food preferences
Não vou em bacalhau
The expression "ir em" is a casual way to talk about preferences and choices, especially when it comes to food, though it's...
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mental fatiguephysical exhaustion
Feito num 8
The expression "ficar feito num 8" means being tired or even exhausted, whether mentally or physically.
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emotional reaction
Atirar-se ao ar
The expression "atirar-se ao ar" means to get really angry or furious about something.
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deceptionfall for
Ir em cantigas
The expression "ir na cantiga" or "ir em cantigas" means that someone lets themselves be fooled by someone else. "Não ir em...
