C1 Idiom Informal

Estar por cima da carne seca

Be in a good position, thriving

Meaning

To be in a dominant or very comfortable situation, having an advantage.

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Cultural Background

This is where the term is most authentic due to the prevalence of 'carne de sol'.

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Context is key

Only use this in informal settings.

Meaning

To be in a dominant or very comfortable situation, having an advantage.

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Context is key

Only use this in informal settings.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Depois da promoção, ele está por cima da ____ ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: carne seca

The idiom is 'estar por cima da carne seca'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Depois da promoção, ele está por cima da ____ ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: carne seca

The idiom is 'estar por cima da carne seca'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is too informal.

Related Phrases

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Estar com a bola toda

synonym

To be on a roll

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