Expressões

Question 1

Go to the wall

If the company loses money again this quarter, it will go to the wall sooner than later;
He’s always willing to go to the wall for his friends;
He’s prepared to go to the wall to defend his beliefs.

Answer 1

Falir, fazer de tudo, ir até o fim.

Question 2

Play it safe/play safe

If you want to play it safe, cut down on the amount of salt you eat.
I decided to play it safe and leave early so that I would be sure to arrive on time.
Sometimes, in politics as in poker, playing safe isn’t the best strategy.

Answer 2

Ir com cuidado, ser cuidadoso, não se arriscar

Question 3

Wild-goose chase

Harry wondered if Potts had deliberately sent him on a wild goose chase.
The number of calls to police helplines meant that, however well intentioned, the search was sent off on several wild-goose chase.
After two hours spent wandering in the snow, I realized we were on a wild goose chase

Answer 3

Perder tempo com um esforço inútil.