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Expressões, Ditados e Provérbios em Inglês-Português
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1. FEET OF CLAY. In: Foot Idioms and Quizzes: Foot Idioms. [S. l.]: Idiom Connection, 1997-2023. Disponível em: http://bit.ly/2WpVO3M. Acesso em: 1 out. 2021.
2. KLEMM, Kimbery. Feet of Clay. [S.l.], 8 ago. 2015. LinkedIn: Kimberly Klemm. Disponível em: http://bit.ly/3iqqr0S. Acesso em: 1 out. 2021.
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1. "'(As) feisty as a rooster' is a simile used to describe someone or something that is full of spirited energy..." In: ChatGPT. OpenAI. Disponível em: chat.openai.com/c. Acesso em: 4 dez. 2024.
2. CREED, Donovan. In: Lethal People. [S.l.]: Online Read Free Novel. p. 22. Disponível em: https://n9.cl/aoy7x. Acesso em: 12 fev. 2022.
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1. FIFTY-FIFTY. In: Negotiation Idioms and Quizzes: Negotiation Idioms. [S. l.]: Idiom Connection, 1997-2023. Disponível em: https://n9.cl/924o8. Acesso em: 10 fev. 2022.
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1. FIGHT (someone or something) tooth and nail. In: Teeth Idioms and Quizzes: Teeth Idioms. [S. l.]: Idiom Connection, 1997-2023. Disponível em: http://bit.ly/3BFVBZR. Acesso em: 14 out. 2021.
2. TO FIGHT tooth and nail. The English We Speak. BBC, 8 jul. 2019. Disponível em: bbc.in/3DFBefR. Acesso em: 14 out. 2021.
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1. "'Fight an uphill battle' means to struggle against difficult odds or work hard to overcome significant challenges." In: ChatGPT. OpenAI. Disponível em: chat.openai.com/c. Acesso em: 4 dez. 2024.
2. NEWCOMB, Rachel. The Americans who aren’t seen as full citizens. The Washington Post, Washington, D.C., 9 out. 2020. Disponível em: https://n9.cl/ib0sr. Acesso em: 5 set. 2023.
Veja também: at each other's throats.
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1. FIGHT LIKE cats and dogs. In: Cat Idioms and Quizzes: Cat Idioms. [S. l.]: Idiom Connection, 1997-2023. Disponível em: https://n9.cl/1as7hi. Acesso em: 18 jan. 2023.
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1. 11 SPORTS Idioms – Learning with Theme! English Harmony. Disponível em: https://abre.ai/lCNt. Acesso em: 10 mar. 2022.
2. FIGHTING chance. In: Cambridge Dictionary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2023. Disponível em: https://abre.ai/lCNu. Acesso em: 10 mar. 2022.
* Gaslighting é um tipo de "violência emocional através de manipulação psicológica" (Gaslighting, 2023) em que o abusador distorce a realidade e tenta fazer com que a vítima "duvide de sua memória e até de sua sanidade mental". (Cerquetani, 2021).
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1. 17 REACTIONS To Expect When A Narcissist Knows You Have Figured Them Out (2023). Coaching Online. Disponível em: https://rb.gy/d9nmz. Acesso em: 25 jun. 2023.
2. CERQUETANI, Samantha. Gaslighting: como identificar a manipulação psicológica em relacionamentos? UOL, 28 jan. 2021. Disponível em: https://rb.gy/s922e. Acesso em: 25 jun. 2023.
3. FIGURE OUT (something) or figure (something) out. In: Business Idioms and Quizzes: Business Idioms. [S. l.]: Idiom Connection, 1997-2023. Disponível em: https://rb.gy/eo5dr. Acesso em: 25 jun. 2023.
4. GASLIGHTING. In: Cambridge Dictionary. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press & Assessment, 2023. Disponível em: https://rb.gy/rgdv5. Acesso em: 25 jun. 2023.
1. ✰ Taking over as the new team leader was a daunting task, as Darcy had to fill her highly respected predecessor's shoes and ensure the smooth continuation of their successful projects. (Assumir o cargo de nova líder de equipe foi uma tarefa difícil, pois Darcy teve que ocupar o lugar do seu altamente respeitado antecessor e garantir a continuação tranquila dos seus projetos bem-sucedidos.)
2. ✰ "Andrew Ling filled the shoes of the main character perfectly, portraying Holmes's impressive intellect and stoic demeanor elegantly." (Greaux). (Andrew Ling desempenhou perfeitamente o papel do personagem principal, retratando com elegância o impressionante intelecto e comportamento estoico de Holmes.)
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1. FILL (SOMEONE'S) SHOES or fill the shoes of (someone). In: Clothes Idioms and Quizzes: Clothes Idioms. [S. l.]: Idiom Connection, 1997-2023. Disponível em: https://n9.cl/t9qrpk. Acesso em: 17 fev. 2022.
2. GREAUX, Chelse. Osbourn Park's 'Hound' Evokes Doyle's Murder Mystery on the Moor. Washington Post, Washington, [s.d.]. Disponível em: https://abre.ai/lDn5. Acesso em: 20 fev. 2022.
1. ✰ Her experience and qualifications fit the bill for the leadership role in the company. (Sua experiência e qualificações vieram a calhar para o papel de liderança na empresa.)
2. ✰ "If you fit the bill, send a CV to Rebecca Rees." (Ibidem). (Se você preenche os requisitos, mande um currículo para Rebecca Rees.)
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1. FIT THE BILL to fill the bill. In: Collins Dictionary. Glasgow: HarperCollins, [2023?]. Disponível em: https://rb.gy/c86g9. Acesso em: 25 jun. 2023.
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