- Expressions (expressões) – Call it quits
- Expressions (expressões) – Get over it
- Expressions (Expressões) – Knock off
- Expressions (expressões) – Go Bananas
- Expressions (expressões) – Spill the Beans
- Expressions (expressões) – Ants in Your Pants
- Expressions (expressões) – Fishy
- Expressions (expressões) – Kill Two Birds with One Stone
- Expressions (expressões) – Piece of Cake
- Expressions (expressões) – Dog Eat Dog
(English, like most other languages, is full of expressions that don’t really make sense when translated. This series will explore some of the different, popular expressions used in English to help any speaker improve their vocabulary.)
Our first expression can be used in many different situations, both professional and casual. It is appropriate for any social occasion, so it can be used around relatives, co-workers, and even friends.
“Call it quits” means to give up or “desistir” on something. This can be either temporary or permanent.
Notice that the verb can be conjugated in order to use the expression for different situations.
Examples:
I’m really tired, I think I’m going to call it quits until tomorrow morning. (Temporary)
I will never be able to learn how to play the piano, I am calling it quits – I give up! (Permanent)
