Luis is a fair-weather friend. He was nice to me when I had a lot of money, but ever since I lost my job, he has stopped seeing me.
I’ve been feeling under the weather lately and have lost my appetite.
I can’t talk now because I’m snowed under with work.
Andreia has musical talent so playing the piano is a breeze for her.
Marcio is a very cautious person. Every month he saves half of his salary for a rainy day.
Many politicians are full of hot air. They make a lot of promises but never keeps them.
Leo Reis é formado em Letras no Brasil e mestre em Linguística na Inglaterra. Professor de inglês, português, interprete e tradutor. Aulas presenciais ou online.
fair-weather friend | Amigo interesseiro |
under the weather | doente |
snowed under | muito ocupado |
a breeze | fácil de fazer |
save something for a rainy day | guardar algo para um momento difícil |
full of hot hair | fala muito mas não faz |
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