"Mandar ver" is used when you want to encourage someone to do something, usually in an informal setting. In this kind of situation we usually use it in the imperative. But it is also possible saying this to say that someone's good performance. Listen to a few examples in this episode.

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Everyone has given up on a project or plan. "Jogar a toalha" is a good idiom to describe this situation. Listen to a few examples and learn how to use it in this episode.

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Have you ever heard harsh words but had to keep it quiet? If so, "engolir sapo" is the best idiom to describe this situation. Listen to a few examples and learn how to use it naturally.

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In this episode, you will find out what this very practical idiom means and will listen to a few examples of how to use it. Do you have any questions or want to have classes with us to improve your Portuguese? If you have questions, suggestions or if you want to have lessons with us on italki, contact us on Instagram or Patreon.

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Chutar o balde? No, it does NOT mean "to kick the bucket! "This is a very popular idiom. In this episode you will learn what it means and listen to a few examples of how to use it. Do you have any questions or want to have classes with us to improve your Portuguese? If you have questions, suggestions or if you want to have lessons with us on italki, contact us on Instagram or Patreon.

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Ao pé da letra. Do you know this one? In Brazil we use this idiom very frequently. It is basically the same as "literally". Listen to a few examples of how to use it and if you have to be careful with it. Do you have any questions or want to have classes with us to improve your Portuguese? If you have questions, suggestions or if you want to have lessons with us on italki, contact us on Instagram or Patreon.

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Arregaçar as mangas. Have you ever heard it? That's the equivalent to "roll up one's sleeves" in English. It is a great expression for starting a specific work or activity intensely. Listen to a few examples of how to use it in this episode. Do you have any questions or want to have classes with us to improve your Portuguese? Feel free to contact us through the links below.

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What doespisar na bola mean? This is a great expression to use when someone makes a mistake and disappoints someone else. Listen to a few examples of how to use it in this episode and feel free to ask us any questions.

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Enxugar gelo is a great expression to say that a specific work or activity is useless or pointless. Listen to a few examples of how to use it in this episode and feel free to ask us any questions.

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Estar chegar or ficar de mãos abanando is a great expression to use when you need to say that one isn't doing anything, hasn't got what was expected or got to a party with no gifts for the host. Listen to a few examples of how to use it in this episode and learn the best situations which you can use it.

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