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Muito riso, pouco siso
Too much fun and not enough seriousness. Really?
Quem não chora, não mama
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Tudo acaba bem
No matter how challenging life becomes, things always fall into place eventually.
Confiar no processo
Difficult situations often turn out to be essential for growth and success.
Não há fome que não dê em fartura
No matter how tough things get, everything always works out in the end.
Ano novo, vida nova
New year, new me.
Linhas tortas
Life works in mysterious ways.
É presente, não reclamo
We should gratefully accept gifts without seeking faults or reasons to complain.
Patrão fora…
When the cat's away, the mice will play.
A cavalo dado…
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
Zangam-se as comadres…
The truth often hides in the shadows of conflict, just waiting to be brought to light.
Santos da casa não fazem milagres
Your friends and family can cheer you on, but they won’t keep the lights on.