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12:41 Feb 18, 2021 |
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Simple doesn't quite cut it Explanation: Or, depending on the context, you kight also consider: Nearly never won a race... https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk03_fgWp_ceMEFTYTUay... https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=ALeKk02qQ-nOU_hyT7X400wr... |
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Want something easy? then chew water. Explanation: mastica is wrong the right is chews suggestion -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 mins (2021-02-18 12:51:34 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- this is a literal translation of course |
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If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen/You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs Explanation: (“... without breaking A FEW eggs” é a expressão original, encurtei para caber no espaço limitado de caracteres). |
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No pain no gain Explanation: Unfortunately context is important since most of the time idioms won't have a perfect replacement in another language. There are many idioms that have a close meaning to ''piece of cake'' but they have slightly different meanings depending on the situation. As ''you can't have your cake and eat it too'', ''There ain't no such thing as a free lunch'' and ''...not willing to pay the price'' |
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Take the easy way out and see where it gets you Explanation: suggestion -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2 hrs (2021-02-18 15:06:43 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- or: taking the easy way out gets you nowhere |
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