volta e meia

Meaning: Occasionally or now and then.

Language: Portuguese

Literally: turn and half

Category: Daily Life

Origin: Origin uncertain; the phrase may derive from the idea of turning around repeatedly in intervals, suggesting intermittent recurrence.

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nada a ver — Nonsense or absurdity; something that makes no sense.
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.

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.
cuspir no prato que comeu — to betray or show ingratitude toward someone who has helped you.
arrastar pela lama — to publicly humiliate or damage someone's reputation.
sem tamanho — enormous, immensely large.

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