Brazilian Idiomatic expressions In this notebook, I'm going to talk about “Brazilian Expression”. It is important to mention that to translate and interpret some expressions are so hard but I took care to express the meaning of the expressions. Another important point is the origin of the expressions aren't official - Though I'm not sure if there are official sources for that - I just looked at Google. I hope you guys enjoy the text and help me with some advice. :) 1. The cow went to the swamp! o What does it mean? It’s just like something failed. • Why? Have you already tried to take off a cow from the swap? It’s supposed to be so hard. 2. To be born with "ass" turned to the moon. o What does it mean? To be very lucky. • Why? Probably the Indians gave birth of the squat position, “with ass turned to the moon”. Therefore, the babies had the luck to born in this country, said the Portuguese. 3. Elbow pain. o What does it mean? To be jealous and get upset with someone. • Why? It makes allusion to people who go to the bar, and put their elbows on the table and keep on drinking and complaining. 4. To kick the stick that holds the tent/stand. o What does it mean? That means to make a drastic decision. • Why? It has been said that Dom Pedro II to wake up the soldiers he kicked the stick that holds the tent. 5. To hold a candle. o What does it mean? I’m supposed to disturb the couple and feel lonely. • Why? Domestic services used to hold the candles for to lighten the castle. Sometimes it also happened during lovely met. 6. To buy a cat for/instead of a rabbit. o What does it mean? Make a wrong decision. • Why? Rabbit does not hunt; this way isn’t a good investment. 7. Dude of the sky! o What does it mean? You are just a great friend! • Why? Because God is our the best friend. Just it. 8. Even the cow to touch! o What does it mean? It will never happen. • Why? The cow doesn’t touch, does It? 9. Go pick up little coconuts! o What does it mean? Go away! • Why? Pick up little coconuts is not a simple task. Thanks a lot! :)