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Tirar o cavalinho da chuva
Literally meaning to take the little horse out of the rain, it warns someone to abandon an idea. It is used when a person’s expectations are unrealistic.
Examples in context
Pode tirar o cavalinho da chuva sobre viajar.
Don''t hold your breath about traveling.
Tire o cavalinho da chuva pois não empresto.
Forget it, because I''m not lending it to you.
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