C1 Expression Formal

Sob qualquer pretexto

Under any pretext

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Meaning

Regardless of the reason, no matter the excuse.

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Cultural Background

Often used in political news to describe opposition tactics.

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Watch the preposition

Always use 'sob' (under), never 'sobre' (about).

Meaning

Regardless of the reason, no matter the excuse.

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Watch the preposition

Always use 'sob' (under), never 'sobre' (about).

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

Ele tenta me ligar ____ pretexto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sob qualquer

The correct idiom is 'sob qualquer pretexto'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B2

Ele tenta me ligar ____ pretexto.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: sob qualquer

The correct idiom is 'sob qualquer pretexto'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, if it is a formal complaint.

Related Phrases

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Sob pretexto algum

contrast

Under no circumstances

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