We also have another very interesting project in the works. We are recording more than 300 sentences from Adir Ferreira's e-book "GÍRIAS E EXPRESSÕES DOS SERIADOS" using our famous "Método dos Missionários".
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Qual é a tradução da expressão "in the works"? Como se diz "in the works" em português? O que significa "in the works"? What does "in the works" mean? What is the meaning of the expression "in the works"?
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==> in the works = a caminho, sendo planejado, em andamento
Examples from online dictionaries: I've heard there's a housing project in the works.
The agent said there was a movie deal in the works.
He assured her that a follow-up campaign was in the works.
They always have some wonderful new project in the works.
A musical version of the book is in the works.
He has a novel in the works.
There are some new laws in the works that will affect all of us.
I have some ideas in the works that you might be interested in.
E quando algo atrapalha os nossos planos, dizemos que aquele evento "put a (monkey) wrench in the works"
>> monkey wrench = chave inglesa
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Qual é a tradução da expressão "throw a monkey wrench in the works"? Como se diz "throw a monkey wrench in the works" em português? O que significa "throw a monkey wrench in the works"? What does "throw a monkey wrench in the works" mean? What is the meaning of the expression "throw a monkey wrench in the works"?
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==> throw a (monkey) wrench in the works = transtornar os planos/projeto, estragar os planos/projeto, sabotar os planos/projeto
Lembre-se como conjugar o verbo "to throw" (jogar) -
throw - threw - thrown
Examples from online dictionaries: The funding for the project was withdrawn so that really threw a wrench in the works.
Half way through the theater production , the director found that the stage was smaller than he expected. This really threw a wrench in the works.
The boss threw a monkey wrench into our plans when he said we'd have to work Saturday.
The sudden withdrawal of the guest speaker really threw a monkey wrench in the works.
I hope nothing throws a monkey wrench in our Tim and Tammy project.
==================================================== How about you? What do you have "in the works" right now? Please tell us about it below.
Postado por: Cristina
Instad "in the works" can I say "it´s a work in progress"?
Thanks, Cristina
Postado por: Renato
I won't be a monkey wrench but I guess our job ain't get the end.
Can I say this?
Postado por: Tim
Cristina,
Yes, you can say that, but it doesn't have the same idiomatic feeling.
Renato,
The expression has to be exactly like it is - "throw a wrench in the works". (See examples.) You can't change it and say that you are the monkey wrench, etc.
Postado por: aLZIRA
My family and I already have some nice projects in the works for the coming Christmas holiday. Ah... I´m anxious for the "Gírias e expressões dos seriados".I´m sure we´re gonna learn a great deal with it. Have a NICE day!!!!
Postado por: Vera
I'm sure that nobody will throw a monkey wrench in your blessed project.
[English Tip 98] Uma chave inglesa no projeto
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