Brazilian Idioms Meaning
What's the meaning of "To be in Mother Joanna’s house"
A chaotic place where anything goes.
What's the meaning of "Speak of the devil"
The person we were just talking about showed up!
What's the meaning of "Break the ice"
To start a conversation or make people feel more comfortable.
Do you know what time it is?
Pragmatics: the person wants you to tell them the hour
Semantics: the question is whether the person knows the time or not
What's the meaning of "Break a stick"
Help someone out in a pinch.
What's the meaning of "Get a taste of your own medicine"
Get treated the way you've been treating others (negative)
What's the meaning of "Back to the drawing board"
Used to indicate that an idea, scheme or proposal has been unsuccesful and that a new one should be devised.
Is your mother at home?
pragmatics: The speaker wants to talk to your mom
semantics: the person is asking if your mother is physically at home
What's the meaning of "To be with the female monkey"
To be in a foul, irritable mood
What's the meaning of "Better late than never"
Better to arrive late than not to come at all
What's the meaning of "Once in a blue moon"
Very rarely
Can you pass the salt?
Pragmatics: The person wants salt
Semantics: are you able to pass the salt?
What's the meaning of "Armless Jhon"
Someone who plays dumb to avoid responsibility.
What's the meaning of "That's the last straw"
My patience has run out
What's the meaning of "Take with a pinch of salt"
To not completely believe something.
Knock knock
Pragmatics: the beginning of a joke
Semantics: The sound of someone knocking a door
What's the meaning of " It rains but it doesn’t get wet"
A lot of talk, no action.
What's the meaning of "You can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs"
There's always a cost to doing something
What's the meaning of "Straight from the horse’s mouth"
Information from the person who knows best
It´s cold in here
Semantics: the temperature of the room is low