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Dois pesos e duas medidas

"Dois pesos e duas medidas" means double standards. It's used when similar situations or people are judged by different criteria, in other words, when something that's acceptable for one person isn't acceptable for another.

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Caldo entornado

The expression "está o caldo entornado" is used when something goes wrong and gets out of control or beyond repair.

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É escusado

The expression "escusas de" or "é escusado" means that something is pointless, unnecessary, or won't change the outcome. It's often used to dismiss excuses or to discourage futile efforts.

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A toda a hora

The expression "a toda a hora" means that something happens very often or without stopping.

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Descair-se

"Descair-se" means to accidentally reveal something, often information that was supposed to be kept secret.

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