nada a ver

Meaning: Nonsense or absurdity; something that makes no sense.

Language: Portuguese

Literally: nothing to see

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase may evoke the dismissive idea that there is nothing worth examining or understanding in a statement.

More idioms — Daily Life

fugir como o diabo foge da cruz — To flee or escape with great speed and urgency.
falar com as paredes — To speak to someone who does not listen or respond; to waste one's words.
carta branca — complete freedom to act without restrictions or needing approval.
de vez em nunca — very rarely; almost never.
cuspir no prato que comeu — to betray or show ingratitude toward someone who has helped you.
a fio — uninterruptedly or continuously without stopping.

virar bicho — To become extremely angry or enraged.
unha e carne — Extremely close or inseparable; bound together in an intimate connection.
morde e assopra — A cycle of conflict and reconciliation; repeated fighting followed by making peace.
arrastar pela lama — to publicly humiliate or damage someone's reputation.
sem tamanho — enormous, immensely large.
comprar briga — to intentionally provoke a quarrel or confrontation with someone.

Educado — Actually means 'polite' or 'well-mannered'. For educated (schooled), say instruído.
Balcão — Actually means 'counter' — in a shop, bar or bank. A balcony is uma varanda.
Injúria — Actually means 'insult' or 'slander'. A physical injury is uma lesão or um ferimento.