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Quebrar o galho

[que-brar-o-ga-lho]

phrase idiomatic expressions

LanguagePortuguese (Portugal)

Meaning
  1. To lend a hand
  2. This idiom is used to describe doing a small favor or solving a temporary problem to help someone out.
Examples

Pode me Quebrar o galho com este trabalho?

Can you lend me a hand with this work?

Ele sempre consegue Quebrar o galho quando precisamos.

He always manages to lend a hand when we need it.

Pronunciationque-brar-o-ga-lho

Registerinformal

Usage noteThis is a very common idiomatic expression used in daily life among friends and colleagues when someone needs quick assistance.

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