A1 Idiom Informal

Não ter onde cair morto.

Not have where to fall dead.

Meaning

To be extremely poor or destitute, having nothing at all.

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Cultural Background

Very common in urban areas to describe economic hardship. Understood, but less frequently used than in Brazil.

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Context is key

Only use this with friends.

Meaning

To be extremely poor or destitute, having nothing at all.

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Context is key

Only use this with friends.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Ele não tem onde cair ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: morto

The idiom requires 'morto'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

Ele não tem onde cair ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: morto

The idiom requires 'morto'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if said to someone who is actually poor.

Related Phrases

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Estar na pior

synonym

To be at the worst

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