Meaning
To reveal a scandal or secret publicly.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, this phrase is very common in political discourse to describe journalists or citizens exposing corruption. While understood, it is slightly less common in Portugal than in Brazil, where 'denunciar' might be preferred in some contexts.
Context is key
Only use this when you want to sound dramatic and informal.
Meaning
To reveal a scandal or secret publicly.
Context is key
Only use this when you want to sound dramatic and informal.
Test Yourself
Which instrument is used in the idiom?
Ele meteu a boca no ________.
The idiom is fixed as 'meter a boca no trombone'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesEle meteu a boca no ________.
The idiom is fixed as 'meter a boca no trombone'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'denunciar' instead.
Related Phrases
Abrir o bico
similarTo talk or confess.
