Livro Headway - Avançado - A Última Palavra (Unidade 8)

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

acidentes acontecerão nas melhores famílias

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

ações falam mais alto que palavras

something that is really terrible to experience

Um destino pior que a morte

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

por trás de todo grande homem existe uma mulher

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

parte normal de um trabalho

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

querendo duas coisas ao mesmo tempo

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

muito pouco claro

used to describe someone who shares the same qualities, preferences, or values as the person being referred to, often expressing approval or admiration for their similar mindset or behavior

semelhante a outra pessoa

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

rapazes serão rapazes

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

no fim

the unexpected appearance or remebrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

explosão do passado

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

nada se consegue sem trabalho

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Melhor prevenir do que remediar

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

coisas ruins vêm em três

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

coisas boas vêm em três

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

filho de peixe, peixinho é

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Antes tarde do que nunca

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

exatamente o que é necessário

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

não faça nada que eu não faria

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

não cabe a alguém dizer

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

dane-se se alguém o fizer, dane-se se alguém não o fizer

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

a mente confunde

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

não suporto pensar

to shop to the point of exhaustion or until one collapses

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

conhecer e cumprimentar

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

completamente justo

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

do zero ao herói

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

mais próximo e querido

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

usa-o ou perde-o

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

chockablock

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

andar a falar

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

nome e vergonha