Vida Cotidiana - Descansando & Relaxando

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre descanso e relaxamento, como 'soprar as teias de aranha' e 'cheirar as rosas'.

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to [kick] {one's} feet up [frase]

to lie on a sofa, bed, etc. in order to become less tense or anxious

Ex: The vacation cabin by the lake is the perfect place to kick our feet up , unwind , and enjoy the peaceful surroundings .

to [smell] the roses [frase]

to take moment to relax and appreciate what life has to offer, particularly when one is feeling overwhelmed

Ex: Let 's take a break and go smell the roses in the garden ; it will help clear our minds .

second wind [substantivo]

segundo fôlego

Ex: He felt like he could n't keep going , but the encouragement from the crowd gave him a second wind .

Ele sentiu que não podia continuar, mas o incentivo da multidão deu-lhe um segundo fôlego.

to [catch] {one's} breath [frase]

to put an stop to any activity one was doing in order to take a short break and relax a bit

Ex: The unexpected news was so shocking that it took him a while to catch his breath and respond .

to [max] and [relax] [frase]

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

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to [recharge] {one's} batteries [frase]

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

Ex: A good night 's sleep can do wonders to recharge your batteries and help you face the day ahead .

to [stretch] {one's} legs [frase]

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting , she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park .

to [let] {oneself} go [frase]

to behave in a way one desires without worrying about other's opinions

Ex: Following a tough workweek , he lets himself go during the weekend , indulging in his hobbies and favorite pastimes .

to [let] {one's} hair down [frase]

to behave in a comfortable manner, without worrying about one's problems or other people's opinions

Ex: The retirement party was a memorable evening , with the retiree finally letting their hair down and celebrating decades of hard work .

to refresh oneself, usually by going outside or doing some physical activities

Ex: After a short break , I can clear away the cobwebs and approach the problem with a fresh perspective .

(ready|fit) to drop [frase]

fully drained of strength and energy

Ex: The students were ready to drop after studying for their final exams all night .

to [breathe] a sigh of relief [frase]

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

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