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21 what in the world(?)
(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?) que diabo(?) -
22 what
(whoever, whatever, wherever etc: No matter what happens, I'll go.) seja o que for -
23 what in the world(?)
(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?)English-Portuguese (Brazil) dictionary > what in the world(?)
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24 what in the world(?)
(used for emphasis when asking a question: What in the world have you done to your hair?)English-Portuguese (Brazil) dictionary > what in the world(?)
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25 for all the world
(exactly, quite etc: What a mess you're in! You look for all the world as if you'd had an argument with an express train.) exactamente -
26 for all the world
(exactly, quite etc: What a mess you're in! You look for all the world as if you'd had an argument with an express train.) exatamente -
27 What\ on\ earth\ for\ ?
English-Brazilian Portuguese dictionary > What\ on\ earth\ for\ ?
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28 I tell you that for what it is worth
I tell you that for what it is worthdigo-lhe isto com reserva.English-Portuguese dictionary > I tell you that for what it is worth
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29 word for word
(in the exact, original words: That's precisely what he told me, word for word.) textualmente* * *word for wordpalavra por palavra. -
30 make provision for
(to provide what is necessary for: You should make provision for your old age.) economizar -
31 short for
(an abbreviation of: `Phone' is short for `telephone'; What is `Ltd.' short for?) abreviatura -
32 make provision for
(to provide what is necessary for: You should make provision for your old age.) fazer provisões para -
33 short for
(an abbreviation of: `Phone' is short for `telephone'; What is `Ltd.' short for?) abreviação de -
34 let in for
(to involve (someone) in: I didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I agreed to do that job.) envolver-se em -
35 let in for
(to involve (someone) in: I didn't know what I was letting myself in for when I agreed to do that job.) envolver(-se) em -
36 word for word
(in the exact, original words: That's precisely what he told me, word for word.) palavra por palavra -
37 take someone's word for it
(to assume that what someone says is correct (without checking).) aceitar o dito -
38 take someone's word for it
(to assume that what someone says is correct (without checking).) acreditar em alguémEnglish-Portuguese (Brazil) dictionary > take someone's word for it
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39 how come
(for what reason: How come I didn't get any cake?) por que razão -
40 how come
(for what reason: How come I didn't get any cake?) por que razão
См. также в других словарях:
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what for(1) — {interrog.} For what reason; why? * /I told Mary what I was going to town for./ * /What are you running for?/ Often used alone as a question. * /Billy s mother told him to wear his hat. What for? he asked./ Compare: HOW COME … Dictionary of American idioms
what for — phrasal 1. for what purpose or reason ; why usually used with the other words of a question between what and for < what did you do that for > except when used alone 2. harsh treatment especially by blows or by a sharp reprimand < gave him what… … New Collegiate Dictionary
what for — This phrase appears in two nonstandard uses. When it means punishment or reproof (The boss gave George what for because he was late), it constitutes an illiteracy. When what for is substituted for why (What did you do that for?), the expression… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
what for — 1. adverb For what reason; why. He wants four copies of it? What for? 2. noun An unspecified punishment or rebuke When your dad gets home, hell give you what f … Wiktionary
what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
what for(2) — {n. phr.}, {informal} A scolding, or other punishment. Usually used with get or give . * /Tom got what for from his father for answering him rudely, and I heard him crying in the house./ * /The teacher gave me what for because I was late./ … Dictionary of American idioms
What for — Whatfor Whatfor Pays d’origine France Genre(s) Pop Années actives 2002 – 2003 Label(s) Az Anciens membres Nicolas Vitiello Cyril Selli Monia Érika Fleury … Wikipédia en Français
what for — Synonyms and related words: ass reaming, bawling out, castigation, chastening, chastisement, chewing, condign punishment, correction, cussing out, deserts, disciplinary measures, discipline, dressing, dressing down, excuse, explanation, ferule,… … Moby Thesaurus
What for — severe treatment, punishment, or violence … Dictionary of Australian slang
