A1
Idiom
Informal
Meaning
To start working on something immediately and directly, often physically.
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Cultural Background
It is a very positive, energetic phrase. Also used, but 'Mãos à obra' is slightly more common.
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Use with 'colocar'
Always use 'colocar' or 'botar' before the phrase.
Meaning
To start working on something immediately and directly, often physically.
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Use with 'colocar'
Always use 'colocar' or 'botar' before the phrase.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Vamos colocar a ____ na massa!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mão
The idiom is 'mão na massa'.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
A1
Vamos colocar a ____ na massa!
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: mão
The idiom is 'mão na massa'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you are doing active exercises.
Related Phrases
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Mãos à obra
synonymLet's get to work
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Botar a mão na massa
similarTo start working
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