![to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/45311/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [blow] {sth} (far|way|up|all|) out of proportion")
to make a situation appear much bigger or more serious than it actually is
Ex:
![to [carry] a tune](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/38711/thumb/sing/180?type=jpeg "to [carry] a tune")
to [carry] a tune
[frase]
to produce correct musical sounds by one's voive voice
Ex:
His
ability
to
carry
a
tune
made
him
the
lead
singer
of
the
band
.
a fair shake
[frase]
a chance or opportunity given to a person equally as others
Ex:
The
new
policy
aims
to
ensure
a
fair
shake
for
all
participants
in
the
upcoming
event
.
![to [go] off the deep end](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/42532/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [go] off the deep end")
to [go] off the deep end
[frase]
to suddenly and violently express one's anger
Ex:
They
went off
the
deep
end
when
they
discovered
their
project
had
been
canceled
.
![to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/17557/thumb/unlucky/180?type=jpeg "to {not} [have] a (single|) prayer")
to have no chance of achieving success
Ex:
Without
any
experience
or
training
,
he
did
n't
have
a
prayer
of
getting
the
job
.
to talk into
[verbo]
convencer
Ex:
Ela conseguiu convencer seu chefe a dar-lhe a oportunidade de liderar o projeto.
that does it
[interjeição]
Chega!
Ex:
Tom
had
been
trying
to
fix
his
computer
all
day
,
and
when
it
crashed
for
the
fourth
time
,
he
threw
his
hands
up
in
the
air
and
exclaimed
,
"
That
does it
!
Tom estava tentando consertar seu computador o dia todo, e quando ele travou pela quarta vez, ele levantou as mãos para o ar e exclamou: "Chega! Vou comprar um novo!"
through the wringer
[frase]
experiencing many difficulties or challenges
Ex:
After
a
tough
day
of
interviews
,
he
felt like
he
had
been
through
the
wringer
.
![to [get] a grip on {oneself}](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/44282/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [get] a grip on {oneself}")
to [get] a grip on {oneself}
[frase]
to stop behaving foolishly or recklessly and gain full control of one's emotions and thoughts
Ex:
Once
the
panic
of
failing
her
exam
subsides
,
Jenny
will
get
a
grip
on
herself
and
make
a
plan
to
study
harder
for
the
retake
.
to pull together
[verbo]
trabalhar juntos
Ex:
The
community
pulled together
to
help
those
affected
by
the
flood
.
A comunidade se uniu para ajudar os afetados pela enchente.
that tears it
[Sentença]
used to indicate that something is the final frustration before a breaking point
Ex:
to [cut] class
[frase]
to skip or intentionally miss a class, typically without an acceptable excuse
Ex:
He
got
caught
cutting
class
and
had to
face
the
consequences
.
gag me
[interjeição]
Eca!
Ex:
That
movie
was
so
cheesy
,
gag
me
!
Aquele filme foi tão brega, que nojo!
to [kiss] up to {sb}
[frase]
to excessively flatter or be overly submissive to someone, usually in an attempt to gain favor or advantages
Ex: