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if I do say so myself
se é que posso dizer isso
I think my cake is the best in the world, if I do say so myself.
it's business as usual
O mesmo de sempre; como de costume
The storm caused some delays, but for our team, it's business as usual.
Once and for all
De uma vez por todas
We need to settle this argument once and for all.
She decided to clean the house once and for all before the guests arrived.
He wanted to fix the car once and for all, so he took it to a professional mechanic.
Since we’re
Como estamos/Já que estamos
Since we’re all here, let’s start the meeting.
Since we’re going to the park, don’t forget your hat.
Since we’re friends, I can trust you with my secrets.
meet your needs
atender às suas necessidades
We will do our best to meet your needs during your stay at the hotel.
The service is tailored to meet your needs.
Is the staff meeting your needs?
The upside of
O lado positivo de
The upside of the whole thing is that we got a free trip to Jamaica.
The upside of moving would be a shorter commute to work.
Not for nothing
Não é à toa
Not for nothing, but I think we should start studying earlier for the exam.
as arranged
conforme combinado
The meeting will start at 10 AM, as arranged.
We will meet at the café, as arranged last week.
Everything is set for the party, as arranged with the team.
If that!
Se isso acontecer! E olha la
They said there were a lot of people at the party, but there were only a few, if that!
if I may say so myself.
se é que posso dizer isso.
I’m pretty talented, if I may say so myself.
make the most
aproveitar ao máximo
We must make the most of our life.
make the most of
conseguir o melhor de
He always tries to make the most of every learning opportunity in school.
with all one's heart and soul
com todo o coração e alma
I worked on my project with all my heart and soul, and I am proud of the result.
She loves her family with all her heart and soul, always putting them first.
He plays the piano with all his heart and soul, making every performance special.
If that!!
Se for isso!! E olhe lá!!
There were only 15 people at the party, If that!
With all her heart
do fundo do seu coração
She hates him with all her heart.
There’s no need to
Não há necessidade de/não precisa
There’s no need to repeat that. I know what you mean.
There’s no need to shout. I’m not deaf.
There’s no need
Não há necessidade
There’s no need to hurry!
There’s no need to act like this.
There’s no need to be upset.
live life to the fullest!
viva a vida ao máximo!
Every weekend, they try something new to live life to the fullest.
No need to
Não há necessidade de
No need to bring anything to the party; just come and have fun!
No need to apologize; it was just a mistake.
No need to rush; we have plenty of time.
bad-mouth
falar mal
You shouldn't bad-mouth your competitors.
They've been bad-mouthing you behind your back.
making small talk
Conversa fiada
We were just making small talk so it's nothing important.
He made small talk about his favorite vacation spot.
I don't always make small talk with seatmates on a plane.
Crazy as it may sound
Por mais louco que isso possa parecer
Crazy as it may sound, I actually enjoy waking up early to exercise.
Crazy as it may sound, some people believe that talking to plants helps them grow.
Crazy as it may sound, I think pineapple belongs on pizza!
Incredible as it may seem
Por incrível que pareça
Incredible as it may seem, some animals can sleep while they are swimming.
Incredible as it may seem, the tallest mountain on Earth is not Mount Everest, but a mountain in the ocean.
speaks badly of
fala mal de
Everyone speaks badly of everyone else.
Been there, done that, got the T-shirt!
Já estive lá, já fiz isso, tenho a camiseta!
When my friend suggested going skydiving, I said, "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt!
Good thing
Que Bom; Ainda bem que
Good thing it worked out.
Good thing it went wrong.
Good thing I'm alive.
it's just as well
é melhor assim; ainda bem
It started to rain during our picnic, but it's just as well; we needed to cool off anyway.
Has she called you yet? 'No, and it's just as well.
every other day
Dia sim, dia não
I go to the gym every other day.
Not in my wildest dreams did I think that
Nem em meus sonhos mais loucos imaginei que
Not in my wildest dreams did I think that I would win the lottery.
As agreed
conforme combinado
So, as agreed, we meet tuesday.
Four hundred gold coins, as agreed.
to be on the safe side
Para garantir
I brought an umbrella to be on the safe side, in case it rains.
I did good in
Eu me saí bem em
I did good in my science project.
I did good in the soccer match last weekend.
I did well in my English exam.
Be bad for
Ser ruim para/fazer mal para
Eating all that candy is bad for your teeth.
Watching too much TV is bad for children.
Too much work is bad for your health.
Better late than never.
Antes tarde do que nunca.
She finally submitted her homework, and I told her, "Better late than never!
Been there
Sei como é; já passei por isso; Já estive lá
I know how you feel; I've been there before.
Back then
Naquela época
Back then, we used to play outside every day after school.
I remember how different things were back then, before the internet.
Back then, my family would go on road trips every summer.
As the old saying goes: you get what you pay for.
Como diz o velho ditado: você recebe pelo que pagou.
Back in
Voltar para
Back in the 90s, we didn't have smartphones.
Back in high school I was stupid.
I know the feeling
Eu sei como é; sei como vc se sente; Eu conheço a sensação
When my friend told me she was sad about moving away, I said, "I know the feeling.
As far as
Até o
As far as I know, she is coming to the party.
As far as I can tell, everything is going well.
As far as my experience goes, practice is the key to improvement.
She was rocking that dress.
Ela estava arrasando com aquele vestido.
To top it all off
Para completar
We had a great day at the park, and to top it all off, we found a hidden ice cream shop!
She won the competition, and to top it all off, she received a scholarship.
It started raining during our picnic, and to top it all off, we lost our car keys.
Don’t worry! You will rock this interview.
Não se preocupe! Você vai arrasar nessa entrevista.
as it were
por assim dizer
We are, as it were, on a journey to discover new ideas and possibilities.
A friend is, as it were, a second self.
This song rules, I love it!
Essa música é o máximo, eu a adoro!
That's the problem
Esse é o problema/Aí que tá
That's the problem. I'm unemployed and I have no money.
I can’t stop reading that book. It rules
Não consigo parar de ler esse livro. Ele domina
Hopefully
Espero que sim/tomara que
Hopefully, we will finish the project on time.
ain't
não é
I ain't going to the party tonight.
They ain't finished their homework yet.
She ain't happy with the results.
You can count on me
Você pode contar comigo
You can count on me, I'd be glad to help you.
You can count on me, I'll always be there for you.
On the contrary
Pelo contrário
Many people think that cats are unfriendly. On the contrary, they can be very affectionate.
just business as usual
Tudo na mesma
Even with the new policies, it’s just business as usual in the office.
just fire away
É só falar; é só pedir
If you need anything, just fire away
Unlike
( diferentemente) - Different from; In contrast to
Unlike cats, dogs are very social animals.
Unlike her brother, she loves to read books.
Unlike the previous model, this car is more fuel-efficient.
quite the opposite
Muito pelo contrário
A - Is she angry?
B - No, quite the opposite.
cushioning my fall
supporting someone in a bad situation; make a fall less painful.
Thanks for cushioning my fall.
I wish
Eu desejo/Quem me dera
I wish I could travel to space one day.
I wish I had told her how I felt.
I wish my friends would come to my birthday party.
I'm at your disposal
Estou à sua disposição
After the meeting, I told my boss, "I'm at your disposal if you need any further information.
If you need me, I'm at your disposal.
I'm at your disposal for any further information you may need
There's no point in
Não faz sentido/não adianta
There's no point in arguing about it.
There's no point in waiting for the bus if it's already late.
There's no point in trying to change his mind.
in the mood
no clima
She is not in the mood to talk right now.
I'm not in the mood to work today
broaden my knowledge/broaden my horizons
ampliar meu conhecimento/ampliar meus horizontes
I just want to broaden my knowledge of it.
I’d like to work abroad to broaden my horizons
Speaking of that
Falando nisso
Speaking of that, I need to remember to call my friend later.
Speaking of which
Falando nisso
Speaking of which, have you seen the new movie that just came out?
It's no use
Não vale a pena/não adianta
It's no use trying to convince him; he has already made up his mind.
It's no use crying over spilled milk; we need to find a solution instead.
It's no use waiting for her; she is already late for the meeting.
for good
Para sempre
She moved to another city for good.
He quit his job for good.
They decided to end the relationship for good.
it doesn't do any good.
Não adianta
I always tell them about that, but it doesn't do any good.
I warned him but it didn't do any good.
it won't do any good.
isso não trará nenhum benefício.
I'll drop by to see that, but it won't do any good.
After all -
Afinal de contas
You don't need to call him. After all , he never calls you.
We don’t have to work that hard.
After all , we are not getting paid.
After all
Afinal de contas
I decided to go to the party after all.
She didn't study much, but she passed the exam after all.
We thought it would rain, but it was sunny after all.
to death.
morrendo de; até morrer
I’m hungry to death
I'm at your disposal/I'll be there for you!
Estou à sua disposição/estarei lá para você!
Don't worry about the project; I'm at your disposal to help you finish it.
If you need me, I'm at your disposal/I'll be there for you!
only to a certain extent
apenas até certo ponto
The movie was entertaining, but only to a certain extent; the ending was disappointing.
Be something to death
está morrendo de..
Maria is tired to death.
We were tickled to death that she finally got a job.
to death
até a morte
I was amused to death
The only one missing
O único que falta
The only one missing is you.
The only one missing is the woman.
The only one missing is the dolden glow
First of all
Antes de mais nada/ em primeiro lugar
First of all, let’s review what we learned last week.
something to go
para terminar/acabar
I'm not nearly done reading this book! There are three more
chapters to go!
There's only one exercise to go!
Falta apenas um exercício para terminar!
To go - finish
By the way
A propósito
By the way, did you finish your homework?
Something left
Faltar
The only thing left is to adjust the belt.
The only thing left is the guest list.
The only thing left is to adjust the belt.
Something to go -
Faltar, acabar, terminar
Five months to go before my trip! Yay!
it's in God's hands
está nas mãos de Deus
We hope she will live, but it's in God's hands.
I would love a baby, but it's in God's hands.
For goodness' sake
Pelo amor de Deus
I can't believe you forgot my birthday, for goodness' sake!
For goodness' sake, Harry, what are you doing
For Christ's sake
Por amor a Cristo
For Christ's sake, can you please stop making that noise?
For Christ's sake, Julie, what are you doing here?
For God's sake, don't scare me like that!
two more to go
faltam mais dois
If you've been running for more than two hours then you have at least two more to go!
For the love of God
Pelo amor de Deus
For the love of God, Harry, what are you doing?
For heaven’s sake
Pelo amor de Deus
For heaven’s sake, turn down the volume
From your lips to God’s ears
Que Deus te ousa/De seus lábios aos ouvidos de Deus
(A)Believe in yourself! We know you can beat them.
(B) From your lips to God’s ears.
May God be praised
Que Deus seja louvado
After hearing about the good news, she exclaimed, "May God be praised for this blessing!
May God be praised for ever and ever!
May God be praised from this moment through eternity.
By the looks of it
Pelo que parece
By the looks of it, they are having a great time at the party.
By the looks of it, the weather is going to be nice this weekend.
By the looks of it, she has been working hard on her project.
from there on out
A partir daí/De lá pra cá
After the meeting, we decided to work together from there on out.
She promised to be more responsible from there on out.
Once he moved to the city, everything changed from there on out.
daydreaming
devaneio; sonhando acordado
She was daydreaming about her vacation while sitting in class.
Stop daydreaming and pay attention.
But for
Senão fosse
But for his help, I couldn't have finished the project on time.
But for the traffic, I would have been here an hour ago.
But for these interruptions, the meeting would have finished earlier.
Badass
Durão; foda
This is badass!
That dude is badass!
What a badass watch!
lost interest
perdeu o interesse/vontade
I don't go there anymore because I have lost interest
on the move
em movimento
The children were on the move, running to catch the bus.
What are your current investments on the move?
Lose the will
Perder a vontade
I won't lose the will to fight.
After six months in hospital she began to lose the will to live.
Mary never lost the will to live.
in progress
em andamento
The construction of the new park is in progress.
My homework is in progress, so I can't play right now.
The meeting is in progress, please do not disturb.
Lost interest---
Perdeu o interesse...
This is not because I've lost interest but because of family illness.
Why have I lost interest in working out?
underway
em andamento
The construction of the new park is underway.
Our plans for the summer vacation are already underway.
The meeting is underway, so please be quiet.
this and that
isso e aquilo
We talked about this and that during our lunch break.
thick and thin
na vitória e na derrota
My best friend has always been there for me through thick and thin.
here and there
espalhado por todos os lados, aqui e ali
The children were playing here and there in the park.
ups and downs
altos e baixos
Life is full of ups and downs, but we learn from every experience.
high and low
em todos os lugares
I looked high and low for my missing toy.
give and take
dar e receber
In a good friendship, there is always a sense of give and take.
time and again
repetidamente
I have told him time and again to clean his room.
bread and butter
Ganha-pão
For many families, their bread and butter comes from farming.
by and large
na sua maioria/de modo geral
By and large, the weather has been nice this summer.
do a handbrake turn
Dar um cavalo de pau/fazer uma curva com o freio de mão
He took the corner doing a handbrake turn.
fair and square
justo e correto/hostamente
The team won the match fair and square, with no cheating involved.
She always plays fair and square, making sure everyone has a chance.
We agreed to settle the argument fair and square, without any tricks.
pulled a handbrake turn
puxou uma curva do freio de mão
He pulled a handbrake turn at the corner.
born and bread
nascido e criado
He was born and bred in a small village by the sea.
All along
Durante todo o tempo
I knew the answer all along.
She has been right all along, and no one listened.
Were you lying to me all along?
Along the lines of
Na linha de/algo parecido com
I was thinking along the lines of a more casual design. (past continuous)
The movie is along the lines of a psychological thriller. (present simple)
She has written something along the lines of a travel diary. (present perfect)
Even with
Mesmo com
Even with the bad weather, we had a great time at the beach.
over whether
sobre se
There was a lot of debate over whether we should go on the trip or stay home.
Forever and ever
Para todo o sempre
I will love you forever and ever.
They promised to be friends forever and ever.
In my heart, you will stay forever and ever.
Eventually,
No fim das contas / Acabou que
Eventually, she became the company’s CEO.
He studied hard and eventually passed the exam.
Would rather
Preferiria - Would rather foca na escolha de uma opção sobre outra (expressa preferência)
I would rather go for a walk than stay indoors.
I would rather read a book than watch TV.
Something tells me
Algo me diz que
Something tells me that it will rain tomorrow.
Something tells me this is going to be a great experience.
I can guarantee you
Posso lhe garantir
I can guarantee you that this product will meet your expectations.
You can be sure that
Você pode ter certeza de que
You can be sure that I will always support you in your decisions.
For starters
Para começar
For starters, we need to gather all the materials before we start the project.
For starters, you should aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise each day.
Talking to him feels like talking to an old friend
Conversar com ele é como se fosse conversar com um velho amigo.
I have a strong desire to
Tenho um forte desejo de
I have a strong desire to learn new languages.
It feels like
Parece que
When I listen to this song, it feels like I'm back in my childhood.
It feels like summer already with this heat.
I sense that
Sinto que; Eu percebo que; Eu pressinto que
I sense that something is wrong.
I sense that she is upset.
I have the impression that
Tenho a impressão de que
I have the impression that she’s unhappy with her job.
I feel like we should try a different approach.
Tenho a sensação de que devemos tentar uma abordagem diferente.
like rather than
como em vez de
I like reading rather than watching television.
She likes jogging rather than sitting at home all day.
They enjoy traveling rather than staying in one place.
I’m looking forward to
Estou ansioso para
I’m looking forward to meeting you at the conference.
I’m keen to
Estou interessado em
I’m keen to explore new opportunities.
I’m keen to learn how to play the guitar.
As opposed to
Em oposição a; em vez de
He chose to play soccer as opposed to basketball.
He likes action movies as opposed to romantic comedies.
Not less than
Não menos que
her project requires not less than 20 hours of work.
I can tell that
Posso dizer que/Percebo que
I can tell that you are excited about the trip.
I can tell that he’s worried about something.
Instead
Em vez de
I didn’t go to the party; instead, I stayed home.
I would visit my grandmother every weekend when I was a child.
Eu costumava visitar minha avó todo fim de semana quando era criança.
After that argument, I feel like everything’s falling apart.
Depois dessa discussão, sinto que tudo está desmoronando.
Drop the Ball
Vacilar; pisar na bola
I really dropped the ball on that project; I should have been more organized.
It serve someone right
Bem feito
She didn't study for the test, and it serves her right that she failed.
He spent all his money gambling; it serves him right that he's broke now.
They didn’t listen to advice, so it serves them right that they got lost.
feel like
Sentir vontade; estar afim
I feel like going out for a walk to clear my mind.
Do you feel like watching a movie tonight?
you had it coming..
você mereceu; bem feito
After all those lies, you had it coming when nobody believed you.
You kept pushing people away, so you had it coming when they stopped reaching out.
I will read a book instead of watching TV.
Lerei um livro em vez de assistir à TV. (indica uma alternativa)
When I was a child, I would play outside every day.
Quando eu era criança, brincava ao ar livre todos os dias.
What if
E se
What if it rains tomorrow?
I feel like something’s not right here.
Tenho a impressão de que algo não está certo aqui.
It serves you right
Bem feito, merecido
You didn’t lock the door; it serves you right that your bike was stolen.
that's what you get
É isso que você recebe/Isso é o que dá
You didn’t study for the exam, and that’s what you get for slacking off.
I’m eager to
Estou ansioso para (Expressa um forte desejo ou entusiasmo por algo.)
I’m eager to start my new job.
I've got a good mind
Eu tenho uma boa mente/vontade
I've got a good mind to start my own business after seeing how well hers is doing.
that's what you get.
é isso que você recebe.
You were gossiping about others, so that’s what you get when they don’t trust you anymore.
I long to
Anseio por
I long to travel the world.
It serves them right
Isso é bom para eles
They didn’t listen to advice, so it serves them right that they got lost.
Run errands
Fazer coisas, resolver umas coisas
I need to run errands this afternoon, like picking up groceries and going to the bank.
I need to run errands before the weekend.
You had it coming
Você mereceu/Você estava esperando por isso.
After ignoring all the warnings, when the project failed, she realized she had it coming.
I've half a mind to
Tenho vontade de
I've half a mind to quit my job if things don’t improve soon.
I yearn for
Eu anseio por
I yearn for the days when we could travel freely.
I feel as though
Sinto-me como se
I feel as though I’ve met her before.
I got a mind to
Tenho vontade de
I got a mind to travel more this year and explore new places.
I’m itching to
Estou ansioso para
I’m itching to get started on this project.
I dread to think
Nem quero imaginar/Tenho medo de pensar
I dread to think what would happen if we didn't prepare for the storm.
I dread to think how much time I wasted on that project.
I dread to think of the impact this decision could have on our future.
I can’t wait to
Não vejo a hora de
I can’t wait to go on vacation!
I'm dying to
Estou morrendo de vontade de
I'm dying to see the new movie that just came out!
I'm dying for a vacation; I need a break from work.
I'm dying for some coffee; it's been a long night.
at the most
no máximo
You should arrive by 5 PM; the meeting will last for an hour at the most.
I can help you with your project for three hours at the most this weekend.
Hardly ever
Quase nunca
I hardly ever eat junk food.
She hardly ever goes to the movies.
They hardly ever play outside in the winter.
happen to
Por acaso
Do you happen to see my keys anywhere?
She happened to be at the same party as me.
I made my case
It means that someone has presented their argument or reasons for something.
During the meeting, I made my case about the importance of teamwork.
he made his case
ele apresentou seus argumentos
She made her case clearly, explaining all the benefits of the new policy.
Watch your back
Cuidado com o que faz por trás das costas
When you go to that party, make sure to watch your back; you never know who might be there.
She told him to watch his back after he had a disagreement with his coworker.
In this business, you have to watch your back; not everyone is your friend.
just in case
só para o caso de
He took some extra snacks just in case we get hungry on the trip.
couldn't help but
não pôde deixar de
I couldn't help but smile when I saw the puppy.
She couldn't help but laugh at the funny joke.
They couldn't help but cheer when their team won the game.
Make (something) count
Para fazer cada dia valer a pena
During your vacation, try to explore new places and make every moment count.
To make each day count!
Don't get me wrong
Não me entenda mal; Não me leve a mal
Don't get me wrong, I like your idea, but I think we need to change a few things.
Don't get me wrong, I love spending time with you, but I also need some time for myself.
From time to time
De tempos em tempos
I like to go hiking from time to time.
She visits her grandparents from time to time.
We have a family gathering from time to time.
Now and then
De vez em quando
I like to go hiking now and then when I have free time.
Now and then, I treat myself to a nice dinner.
She visits her grandparents now and then on weekends.
Every now and again
De vez em quando
We go to the beach every now and again, but not as often as we would like.
Every so often
De vez em quando
Every so often, we have a family gathering to catch up.
Off and on / On and off
From time to time Intermittently
I have been studying off and on for the test this week.
She works on and off at the café during the summer.
Un a while / In a little while / in a little bit
Soon, Shortly, Before long
I'll call you back in a little while.
Can you wait for me? I'll be there in a bit.
Let's go to the park in a while when it stops raining.
As of today
Currently, At present - partir de hoje
As of today, the store is offering a special discount on all items.
at least
pelo menos
You should study for at least an hour every day to improve your grades.
At least she was honest about her feelings, which is important in a relationship.
What good are
Para que servem os/ Do que adianta
What good are these old shoes if they have holes in them?
What good are promises if they are never kept?
What good are these tools if we don’t know how to use them?
From (because, due to)
De tanto, modo ficar
My back hurts from sitting too much.
My stomach hurts from eating too much.
She learned a lot from studying every day.
because of + ing / because of too much
devido a + ing / devido ao excesso de
He’s tired because of working too much.
She got sick because of too much sugar.
We canceled the picnic because of raining.
due to / as a result of (formal)
devido a / como resultado de
The pain increased due to sitting too long.
He felt bad as a result of eating too much.
for a couple of years
por alguns anos
They worked together on the project for a couple of years.
At the very least
No mínimo
At the very least, we should get together once a month.
than anybody ever knew
do que qualquer (ninguém) pessoa jamais conheceu/imaginou
She cared for him more than anybody ever knew.
The secret was deeper than anybody ever knew.
His talent was greater than anybody ever knew.
without fail.
sem falhas.
We need to mow our lawn today, without fail.
We need to go shopping for food tomorrow, without fail.
In the past
No passado/antigamente
In the past, our town was much smaller than it is now.
it is going to work out fine
vai dar tudo certo
Don’t worry about the presentation; it is going to work out fine in the end.
Just follow the plan, and it is going to work out fine.
With all the respect
Com todo o respeito
With all the respect, I think we should consider a different approach to this problem.
With all the respect, your idea may not be the best solution for our project.
Let me get this straight
Deixa eu vê se eu entendi; Deixe-me esclarecer isso
Let me get this straight: you want to go to the park after school, right?
So, let me get this straight: you finished your homework, but you still want to play video games?
Don’t ever
Nunca mais (faça isso)
Don’t ever forget to say thank you.
Don’t ever lie to me again.
I can assure you that
Posso lhe garantir que
I can assure you that your package will arrive on time.
Regardless of
Independentemente de
Regardless of the weather, we will go to the park.
Regardless of the challenges, she pursued her dreams.
has taken hold of
tomou conta de (dominou, se espalhou)
The excitement for the new game has taken hold of the entire school.
Fear has taken hold of the community after the recent events.
Her passion for painting has taken hold of her life, inspiring her to create every day.
rather than that
em vez de
I’d choose to study rather than that.
back in the good old days
nos bons velhos tempos
I remember back in the good old days when we would gather around the radio to listen to stories.
I'm humbled by your
Sinto-me honrado por sua
I'm humbled by your kind words during my difficult time.
I'm humbled by your generosity in helping those in need.
I'm humbled by your support for my project.
Never ever
Nunca, jamais (ênfase)
He promised to never ever lie to me again.
I’ll never ever forget this day.
for a couple of
por um par de (alguns)
I will be there for a couple of hours.
We need to wait for a couple of minutes before the show starts.
Just like in the old times
Como nos velhos tempos
We used to play outside every day, just like in the old times.
once in a while
de vez em quando
I like to go hiking once in a while.
She visits her grandparents once in a while.
We eat out at a restaurant once in a while.
on God's good humor
Nas mãos de Deus
When the storm passed just in time for the picnic, we all felt we were on God's good humor.
We managed to find a parking spot right in front of the restaurant, all thanks to being on God's good humor.
The very
Exatamente
The very best cake I have ever tasted was at her birthday party.
This is the very book I was looking for!
He is the very person I wanted to talk to about the project.
The second (afterwards)
Depois
She finished her homework; the second, she played video games.
be nothing but
não ser nada além de/não passar de
This book is nothing but a collection of old stories.
Her excuse was nothing but a lie.
Next thing you know
Aí você já sabe; quando a gente pensa que não; aí do nada
We were just having fun at the park, and next thing you know, it started to rain.
Least of all
muito menos/principalmente
I thought everyone would enjoy the movie, least of all my brother, who hates action films.
She was the last person to complain about the noise, least of all because she loves music.
No less than
Não menos que
You need no less than eight hours of sleep each night.
Not only... but also
Não apenas... mas também
He is not only a great singer, but also an amazing dancer.
She is not only a skilled musician but also a great teacher
take on the world
ganhar/dominar o mundo
After graduating, she felt ready to take on the world.
Cast your eyes over
Dar uma olhada
Can you cast your eyes over this report before I submit it?
Other than the fact that
Além do fato de que
Other than the fact that it was raining, we had a great time at the picnic.
Other than the fact that she was late, everything went smoothly during the meeting.
Other than the fact that he is new, he is doing very well in his job.
for a couple of days
por alguns dias
She borrowed my book for a couple of days and then returned it.
I ain't got nothing left to lose
Não tenho mais nada a perder
She decided to go on the adventure, saying, "I ain't got nothing left to lose, so why not?
If ever
Se alguma vez/dia
I will help you, if ever you need it.
If ever you visit Paris, make sure to see the Eiffel Tower.
If ever you need help, call me.
Let alone
Muito menos
He can't even cook a simple meal, let alone prepare a full dinner.
I can barely afford a car, let alone a new house.
Bear the full burden alone
Suportar sozinho todo o fardo - It means to take on all the responsibility or difficulties by oneself.
She decided to bear the full burden alone when her friends couldn't help her with the project.
In times of crisis, some people choose to bear the full burden alone rather than
Fall through the cracks
Cair no esquecimento - It means to be overlooked or to be missed, often because of a lack of attention or care.
The important email fell through the cracks, and I missed the deadline.
Some students may fall through the cracks if they don’t get enough support
but rather
mas sim
I don't want pizza, but rather a salad.
She is not shy, but rather very outgoing.
He didn't fail the test, but rather he got the highest score in the class.
Much as
Tanto quanto; por mais que
Much as I love ice cream, I can't eat it every day.
Much as I like you, I wouldn’t want to live with you.
From now onward
De agora em diante
From now onward, we must stay focused.
Be cast away
estar à deriva, isolado
In the movie, the main character is cast away and must learn to survive alone.
Back when
Na época em que
Back when I was a child, we played outside every day.
Back when the store was open late, we could go shopping after dinner.
Back when we lived in the city, we had so many friends nearby.
No one's ever
Ninguém nunca
No one's ever seen a rainbow like that before.
No one's ever told me that story.
No one's ever finished the puzzle in under an hour.
(apartment, job, house) hunting
Caçando, procurando (coisas, difícil de achar, exige uma missão)
I am apartment hunting this weekend to find a new place to live.
She is job hunting because she wants to change her career.
They are house hunting in the city to find their dream home.
be supposed to
Expected to, Meant to, Required to (Era pra eu...)
We were supposed to meet at the park, but it started raining.
I am supposed to help my little brother with his project.
I was supposed to meet my friend yesterday, but I forgot.
go rogue
Se rebelar, agir por conta própria, rebelde ou contra as regras
One of the soldiers went rogue and attacked without orders.
Fans loved when the hero went rogue against the corrupt system.
know my way around
saber trabalhar com; saber o jeito
After working here for a year, I really know my way around the office.
She knows her way around computers, which helps her fix any issues quickly.
than ever
mais do que nunca
She is happier than ever since she moved to a new city.
He feels stronger than ever after his training.
This year, the team is performing better than ever.
Vouch for someone
responder por alguém; botar fé; ficar do lado; botar a mão no fogo
He’s a good guy. I’ll vouch for him.
You better
É melhor você
You better finish your homework before playing video games.
You better wear a jacket; it's cold outside.
You better call your friend to apologize.
Eventually.
Mais cedo ou mais tarde / Em algum momento no futuro
Don’t worry, they’ll find out eventually.
Eventually, technology will replace this method.
plenty of
bastante
There are plenty of apples in the basket.
We have plenty of time to finish the project. She has plenty of friends in her new school.
Bask in the
Aproveite o
After a long winter, we love to bask in the warm sunshine.
She basked in the applause after her amazing performance.
be no longer
no more, not anymore, cease to be
The store is no longer open on Sundays.
She is no longer interested in playing soccer.
They are no longer friends after the argument.
is coming up
está surgindo/chegando
My birthday is coming up, and I can't wait to celebrate!
The deadline for the project is coming up soon.
when it comes to
quando se trata de
When it comes to sports, I prefer soccer.
When it comes to studying, I like to have a quiet place.
When it comes to food, she loves Italian cuisine.
keep track
manter o controle; acompanhar
It's important to keep track of your homework assignments.
I'm keeping track of the guest list.
was at risk of
estava em risco de/correndo risco de
The patient was at risk of developing complications after the surgery.
The project was at risk of failing due to lack of funding.
I was at risk of dying because them.
be out of the loop
estar por fora
I’m out of the loop. What happened?
I’m not caught up on that yet.
Man, you’re out of the loop.
(Cara, você tá por fora.)
I'm out of the loop. I need to keep up with the news.
(Tô por fora. Preciso me atualizar nas notícias.)
keep up with the topic / subject
mantenha-se no assunto
I like to keep up with the topic.
I try to stay on top of the subject.
(Tento me manter por dentro do assunto.)
I’m up to date on this topic.
(Estou por dentro desse assunto.)
stay/be in the loop
ficar por dentro
I like to stay in the loop.
(Gosto de ficar por dentro.)
I like to be in the loop about everything.
(Gosto de estar por dentro de tudo.)
we’ve been asked to
fomos solicitados a/nos pediram para
We’ve been asked to help with the school project.
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