* to give cloth for sleeves
Idiom used here and there by Everyone
dar pano para manga • The expression is used when it seems like the situation can initiate a lengthy discussion or be matter for gossip. It is mainly used to refer to polemic, controversial or far-too-complex subjects.
"A separação daquele casal vai dar pano pra manga."
"The breakup of that couple is going to give cloth for sleeves."
Added August 2020 by cesar
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