A1 Idiom Informal

Ficar de queixo caído

To be jaw-dropped

Meaning

To be utterly surprised or amazed.

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Cultural Background

Very common in casual speech to show enthusiasm. Used similarly, though slightly less frequently than in Brazil.

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Use with emotion

Don't just say it; show it with your facial expression!

Meaning

To be utterly surprised or amazed.

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Use with emotion

Don't just say it; show it with your facial expression!

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Eu fiquei de queixo ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: caído

The past participle 'caído' is required.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Eu fiquei de queixo ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: caído

The past participle 'caído' is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is informal.

Related Phrases

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Ficar boquiaberto

synonym

To be mouth-agape

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