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a essa altura do campeonato

Meaning: At this late stage; now that things have gone this far.

Literally: At this point in the championship

Example: “A essa altura do campeonato, já não dá para mudar o projeto.” — At this stage of the game, it's too late to change the design.

English equivalent: At this stage of the game

Origin: From football: altura do campeonato is the stage the league season has reached, and late in the season it is too late to change much. In everyday Brazilian speech it means "at this late stage" or "after all that has happened," often with a note of exasperation. No first use is documented.

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