Como Se Diz

Question 1

Morrer de vontade

Answer 1

I’m dying for a cup of tea

I’m dying to meet your new boyfriend.

Question 2

Vale a pena/ vale a pena tentar

Answer 2

It was worth in the end.
The book is definitely worth reading.
I’m not sure this will work, but it’s worth a try.

Question 3

Águas passadas

Answer 3

That’s water under the bridge.

Question 4

Tudo ou nada

Answer 4

It’s all or nothing with her.
These next few weeks will be make or break for many business. (Sucesso ou fracasso total)
We’ve got two minutes to tie the game - it’s crunch time, guys! (Hora decisiva)

Question 5

A princípio

Answer 5

At first he tried to be patient.

Question 6

Dar mancada

Answer 6

But I hope I don’t slip up this time.

Question 7

Conversa fiada

Answer 7

She’s full of hot air.
Bullshit! He never said that.
Don’t bullshit me. Tell me the truth.

Question 8

Armar um barraco

Answer 8

Please don’t make a scene. Just forget about it.
If I raise a stink, they might retaliate.
He likes to create a stink.

Question 9

Lutar com unhas e dentes

Answer 9

We fought tooth and nail but lost.

They vowed to fight the new legislation tooth and nail. (Lutar contra)

Question 10

Botar a boca no trombone

Answer 10

A former employee blew the whistle on corrupt pratises within the company. (Tb sig. dedurar)

Question 11

Perder as estribeiras

Answer 11

Every time anyone mention taxes, she flies off the handle

Question 12

Fora de perigo

Answer 12

I want you out of danger until this is over.
We’re not out of the woods yet.
I want to keep you out of harm’s way.

Question 13

Mudar de ideia

Answer 13

After the interview I completely changed my mind about her abilities.

Question 14

Crise econômica

Answer 14

Financial crisis
Economic crisis
Economic downturn (recessão)
Economic meltdown (colapso)

Question 15

Hoje em dia

Answer 15

Nowadays, many people condemn hunting.