virar a omelete

Meaning

A natural Portuguese expression used to convey: flip the omelet.

Example

Vire a omelete quando as bordas estiverem firmes.

Flip the omelet when the edges are firm.

Practice tips

• Practice virar a omelete out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
• Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
• Pay attention to context: this Portuguese expression is for advanced-level learners.

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