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Chutar o balde

phrase idiomatic expressions

LanguagePortuguese (Portugal)

Meaning
  1. To kick the bucket (to give up or stop caring about something)
  2. This phrase describes the moment someone decides to stop caring about consequences or gives up on a situation due to frustration.
Examples

Eu decidi Chutar o balde e pedir demissão.

I decided to give up and quit my job.

Ela vai Chutar o balde se não receber um aumento.

She is going to stop caring and quit if she does not get a raise.

Registerinformal

Usage noteIt is used in informal conversations to express that someone has reached their limit.

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