Idiom USED On Occasion BY Some People
(to exchange six for half a dozen) • To make a choice or to perform an adjustment that results in zero net change.
"Viu que o Alberto comprou um carro novo?" "Comprar carro usado de novo é trocar seis por meia dúzia."
"Have you seen Alberto in his new car?" "To buy a used car is to exchange six for half a dozen."
Submitted April 2021 by vilasjohn
Idiom USED On Rare Occasion BY Older Generations
(to beat with ten) • An euphemistic way to say one has died.
"Soube da novidade? O tio Felipe sofreu um infarto e bateu com as dez."
"Have you heard? Uncle Felipe had a heart attack and pushed up daisies."
Submitted April 2021 by vilasjohn
Portuguese
Rio Grande do Sul,
Brazil
Idiom USED On Occasion BY Everybody
Used to express the feeling of being overwhelmed by the amount of issues (often work-related) one has to deal with.
"Tenho três relatórios pra entregar até sexta, então estou atucanado esta semana."
"I have three reports due by Friday, so I'm feeling overwhelmed this week."
Submitted April 2021 by vilasjohn
