Hi there! In today's episode, you're going to learn a very funny expression, which also has a very interesting background history. "A cobra vai fumar" is a popular Brazilian saying that means something difficult to be accomplished, and if it happens, serious problems can happen. Listen to the episode and check how this expression relates to the Second World War as well! Check "O programa do Ratinho" bellow:

Weekly Expressions #58 – A Cobra vai fumar

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Weekly Expressions #58 – A Cobra vai fumar

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