A1 Idiom Very Informal

Puxar o saco.

To pull the bag.

Practice it

Meaning

To flatter someone excessively to gain favor; to suck up.

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Cultural Background

Very common in office environments. Less common, 'lambe-botas' is used more often.

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Don't use with bosses

Never call your boss a puxa-saco.

Meaning

To flatter someone excessively to gain favor; to suck up.

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Don't use with bosses

Never call your boss a puxa-saco.

Test Yourself

Who would someone 'puxar o saco'?

A) A friend, B) A boss, C) A pet

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It is used for authority figures.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Who would someone 'puxar o saco'? Choose A1

A) A friend, B) A boss, C) A pet

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: B

It is used for authority figures.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is an insult.

Related Phrases

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Lambe-botas

synonym

Boot-licker

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