in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

em apuros, em maus lençóis
the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

medo de última hora, perda súbita de coragem
to suddenly and unexpectedly take away support or remove something that someone relies on, leaving them in a difficult situation
with complete sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment
to become someone's wife or husband during a special ceremony

dar o grande passo, resolver casar
to make a hasty or premature judgment or decision without sufficient evidence or information
something of high priority or special importance

algo importante, uma questão importante
to become extremely upset, agitated, or overwhelmed by fear, anxiety, or excitement

enlouquecer, pirar
a situation that is an absolute disaster or is the worst thing that could possibly happen

uma catástrofe total, o pior que podia acontecer
feeling of extreme nervousness, anxiety, or restlessness, especially before an event or important moment

nervosismo, ansiedade
used when one is certain that something will happen at some point in the future

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