A1 Idiom Informal

Dar zebra.

To give zebra.

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Meaning

When something unexpected, often negative, or wrong happens.

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Cultural Background

Deeply rooted in the Jogo do Bicho. Used by commentators nationwide.

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Keep it casual

Only use this with friends.

Meaning

When something unexpected, often negative, or wrong happens.

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Keep it casual

Only use this with friends.

Test Yourself

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the natural way to say things went wrong.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Deu zebra

The phrase is impersonal and uses the third person.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the natural way to say things went wrong.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Deu zebra

The phrase is impersonal and uses the third person.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Deu ruim

synonym

It went bad

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