C1 Expression Neutral

Em pé de guerra

At loggerheads, in conflict

Meaning

To be in a state of disagreement or conflict with someone or a group.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in office politics and family drama.

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Use with 'estar'

Always use with 'estar' to show it's a temporary state.

Meaning

To be in a state of disagreement or conflict with someone or a group.

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Use with 'estar'

Always use with 'estar' to show it's a temporary state.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Os dois departamentos estão __________ por causa do orçamento.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em pé de guerra

The context implies conflict.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

Os dois departamentos estão __________ por causa do orçamento.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: em pé de guerra

The context implies conflict.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it's for interpersonal or organizational conflict.

Related Phrases

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cortar relações

similar

to cut ties

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