Influência e Envolvimento - Importância & Desimportância

Mergulhe nos idiomas ingleses sobre importância e desimportância, como "pista falsa" e "parecer grande".

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English idioms related to Influence & Involvement

a matter of life and death

[frase]

a situation that is not to be ignored or understimated

Ex: When facing a natural disaster, having an evacuation plan in place becomes a matter of life and death for residents in vulnerable areas.

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big deal

[substantivo]

something of high priority or special importance

um grande negócio, algo importante

Ex: The announcement caused a big deal in the media.O anúncio causou **um grande alvoroço** na mídia.

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crying need

[substantivo]

an urgent need or desire that one feels for something

necessidade premente, urgência clamorosa

Ex: The growing hunger crisis in the region underscored a crying need for food assistance and support .A crescente crise de fome na região destacou uma **necessidade urgente** de assistência alimentar e apoio.

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to loom large

[frase]

to be of significant influence or importance and often a cause of worry

Ex: The economic challenges are expected loom large in the upcoming election campaign .

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to make the world go around

[frase]

to play a crucial role in causing other things in life to work the way they are supposed to

Ex: Engineers and scientists are the individuals who make the world go around by advancing technology and innovation.

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meat on the bone

[frase]

extra details that are added to a plan, idea, etc. that make it more complete or much better

Ex: The concept for the new app is innovative , and there 's meat on the bone for additional features and improvements .

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larger than life

[frase]

(of a person) behaving in a manner that is very exciting and attracts others' attention

Ex: She’s just the way she is on stage, larger-than-life.

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a dime a dozen

[frase]

something that is very common and therefore, not very high on price and value

Ex: With so many fast food restaurants in the city , hamburgers a dime a dozen.

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for the birds

[frase]

used to refer to something that does not deserve one's attention due to not being important or interesting enough

Ex: Attending that meeting felt like a total waste of time ; it was for the birds.

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hill of beans

[frase]

something that is completely worthless in terms of importance, value, or use

Ex: In the world of global economics , the loss of a single job is often considered hill of beans.

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little frog in a big pond

[frase]

a person who is less qualified or important when compared to others in a company or organization

Ex: As an introvert attending a massive conference, I felt like a little frog in a big pond, trying to network with strangers.

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odds and ends

[frase]

various small things that have no importance or value

Ex: She likes to odds and ends from her travels as souvenirs .

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third wheel

[substantivo]

someone who is considered as an extra or unwanted person in a situation, especially in presence of a couple

o terceiro a mais, o intruso

Ex: I hate being the third wheel on their road trips; it's like they forget I'm even there.Odeio ser o **terceiro a mais** nas viagens deles; é como se eles esquecessem que eu estou até lá.

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no laughing matter

[frase]

something very important and serious that cannot be joked about or underestimated

Ex: The rising crime rates in the neighborhood have made safety a no laughing matter for residents.

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red herring

[substantivo]

anything that is intended to take people's focus away from what is important

pista falsa, distração

Ex: The conspiracy theories circulating online are often filled with red herrings to mislead the public and create confusion .As teorias da conspiração que circulam online estão frequentemente cheias de **pistas falsas** para enganar o público e criar confusão.

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to small potatoes

[frase]

a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.

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chopped liver

[substantivo]

a very insignificant individual or thing

o último dos últimos, um zero à esquerda

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.Ele sempre se gaba de suas conquistas, mas quando é minha vez de compartilhar, ele age como se eu fosse **um ninguém**.

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