Popular Sayings in english and their real meanings in portuguese!
Hello people, yesterday I posted a message about Popular Sayings. I've written what I thought that could be the real meaning. After that, some people have corrected me and told me what it really means!
So now i'll tell you what each one means in portuguese and similars Brazilian's expressions.
The early bird catches the worm. ( It means that you'll have more good results if you wake up early).
Similar expression in portuguese: Deus ajuda quem cedo madruga /God helps who wake up early/.
A man is known by the company he keeps. (It means that your reputation is dependent on who you choose as your friends).
Similar expression in portuguese: Me diga com que tu andas e que te direi quem tu és /Tell me who you walk with that I'll tell you who you are/
After the storm comes a calm.. (It means that everything's going to be ok after the worst has passed)
Similar expression in portuguese: Depois da tempestade vem a bonança. /After the storm comes a calm/
It’s not my cup of tea ou It’s not my cuppa. (It means that you don't like something or you're not interested on it,).
Similar expression in portuguese: Não é minha praia. /It's not my beach/.
So that's it! Till next!
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