B2 Idiom Neutral

Ter pernas para andar

Have a long way to go

Meaning

To indicate that something is still far from completion or success.

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Cultural Background

Very common in business to manage expectations. Used similarly, often with a slightly more formal tone. Used in social contexts to describe long-term goals. Used in community development projects.

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Use with 'ainda'

Adding 'ainda' (still) makes it sound more natural.

Meaning

To indicate that something is still far from completion or success.

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Use with 'ainda'

Adding 'ainda' (still) makes it sound more natural.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

O plano ainda _____ pernas para andar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tem

The verb 'ter' is required.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank B1

O plano ainda _____ pernas para andar.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: tem

The verb 'ter' is required.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for projects or situations.

Related Phrases

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Ter muito chão pela frente

synonym

To have a lot of ground ahead.

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