tirar o cavalo da chuva

Portuguese

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Etymology

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Literally, to move the (little) horse away from the rain.

Phrase

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tirar o cavalo da chuva (first-person singular present tiro o cavalo da chuva, first-person singular preterite tirei o cavalo da chuva, past participle tirado o cavalo da chuva)

  1. (idiomatic) to not hold one's breath

Usage notes

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Usualy used with the verb poder:

Se estás à espera que eu faça isso, podes tirar o cavalhinho da chuva
If you're waiting for me to do that, don't hold your breath.

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