Meaning
to get into trouble, to screw up
Example
Ele foi mexer com o chefe e acabou se lascando.
He messed with the boss and ended up screwing himself over.
Origin
Estar lascado é como estar rachado ou quebrado, indicando um estado de prejuízo ou má sorte.
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Acertar na moscaTo guess correctly / To hit the nail on the headAmigo da onçaA fake/false friendAndar na linhaTo toe the line / To behave properlyArmar um barracoTo cause a public sceneRodar a baianaTo cause a public scene / To go ballisticArrumar sarna pra se coçarTo ask for troubleArrastar as asasTo hit on someone / To flirtAbrir o jogoTo come clean / To open upArregaçar as mangasTo roll up one's sleeves / To get to workAgarrar com unhas e dentesTo hold on for dear life / To seize an opportunity