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WorksheetsBrazilian Portuguese Idioms Quiz | Part 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What does "Água mole em pedra dura, tanto bate até que fura" mean?
A situation that is too difficult to fix
Persistence pays off
A problem without a solution
To get tired of something
What does "Pôr a mão na massa" mean?
To delay making a decision
To get to work or take action
To make something harder than it is
To waste time on unnecessary things
What does "Chutar o balde" mean?
To keep trying despite difficulties
To give up or stop caring
To make an effort to succeed
To be very patient
What does "Pagar o pato" mean?
To take the blame for something you didn’t do
To be rewarded for good work
To let go of a grudge
To be lucky in a difficult situation
What does "Quem não chora, não mama" mean?
If you don’t ask, you don’t get
Always wait for the right moment
Complaining gets you nowhere
Silence is golden
What does "Estar com a macaca" mean?
To be acting strangely
To be very happy and excited
To be in a bad mood or behaving aggressively
To be confused about a situation
What does "Ficar de mãos abanando" mean?
To end up with nothing
To hold something too tightly
To wave goodbye
To make a decision too quickly
What does "É pra inglês ver" mean?
Something done only for show or appearance
A situation where English is the official language
A trick played on someone
An international misunderstanding
What does "Encher linguiça" mean?
To waste time or fill up space with unnecessary things
To cook a traditional meal
To take credit for someone else’s work
To finish something quickly and efficiently
What does "Fazer vaquinha" mean?
To raise money together for something
To buy a cow
To take care of farm animals
To make a big mistake
What does "Engolir sapo" mean?
To eat a disgusting meal
To tolerate something unpleasant without complaining
To refuse to listen to someone
To ignore a problem and hope it goes away
What does "Pisar em ovos" mean?
To handle a situation with extreme care or caution
To walk quickly without making noise
To do something dangerous on purpose
To be completely honest with someone
What does "Estar na boca do povo" mean?
To have bad breath
To be widely talked about
To be ignored by others
To have difficulty speaking in public
What does "Fazer das tripas coração" mean?
To do the impossible or make an extraordinary effort
To complain about something minor
To refuse to change your opinion
To eat a strange meal
What does "Trocar os pés pelas mãos" mean?
To get things mixed up or handle something clumsily
To dance very well
To take care of your feet and hands
To switch jobs unexpectedly
What does "Dar com os burros n'água" mean?
To take unnecessary risks
To fail or have a plan go wrong
To make a smart financial decision
To celebrate success
What does "Ficar de pés e mãos atados" mean?
To feel helpless or unable to act
To be physically exhausted
To refuse to help someone
To take control of a situation
What does "Não dar ponto sem nó" mean?
To make a mistake and try to fix it
To always have a purpose or hidden motive
To be lucky in difficult situations
To do something without thinking
What does "Botar lenha na fogueira" mean?
To make a situation worse by fueling a conflict
To help someone in need
To cool down an argument
To stop an ongoing debate
What does "Sair como pão quente" mean?
To sell out quickly
To stay unnoticed
To be difficult to find
To be expensive and rare
What does "De mãos dadas" mean?
To work closely together or be united
To make a promise
To refuse to cooperate
To fight for control
What does "Cair no conto do vigário" mean?
To outsmart a trickster
To fall for a scam or be deceived
What does "Cada macaco no seu galho" mean?
Everyone deserves a second chance
People should work as a team
Everyone should stick to their own responsibilities
It's important to explore new opportunities
What does "Deixar a desejar" mean?
To exceed expectations
To be unsure of what to do
To fall short of expectations
To wait patiently for something
What does "Matar dois coelhos numa cajadada só" mean?
To struggle with two problems at the same time
To accomplish two things at once
To be lucky in difficult situations
To help two people with one solution
