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deu a mulesta

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deu a mulesta

Portuguese

Meaning

expression of shock or surprise

Example

Deu a mulesta! Como isso aconteceu?

Holy cow! How did this happen?

Origin

Uses the word moléstia (illness) as an interjection for something surprising or intense.

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