C1
Expression
Informal
Meaning
To be illogical or incoherent.
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Cultural Background
Very common in informal urban speech.
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Death Warning
Never say 'ele bateu as botas' when you mean his logic is bad. You will be saying he died!
Meaning
To be illogical or incoherent.
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Death Warning
Never say 'ele bateu as botas' when you mean his logic is bad. You will be saying he died!
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
A história dele não ____ com a bota.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bate
The verb 'bater' is the correct component of this idiom.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the phrase.
Fill Blank
B1
A história dele não ____ com a bota.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: bate
The verb 'bater' is the correct component of this idiom.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it is very informal.
Related Phrases
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A conta não fecha
synonymThe math doesn't work.
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