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Manter as aparências

UK//ˈkiː.pɪŋ ʌp əˈpɪə.rənsɪz//US//ˈkipɪŋ ʌp əˈpɪr.ənsɪz//

Significado de Keeping up appearances

Maintaining a certain image or impression despite difficulties or reality.

Manter uma certa imagem ou impressão apesar das dificuldades ou da realidade.

In simple words: Trying to look good or proper even if it's not true.

Tentar parecer bem ou correto, mesmo que não seja verdade.

Keeping up appearances em uma frase

  • Despite their financial struggles, they continued keeping up appearances at social events.Apesar das dificuldades financeiras, eles continuaram a manter as aparências em eventos sociais.
  • She was always keeping up appearances, even when she felt unhappy inside.Ela estava sempre a manter as aparências, mesmo quando se sentia infeliz por dentro.
  • He believes in keeping up appearances, no matter how much pressure it puts on him.Ele acredita em manter as aparências, não importa quanta pressão isso lhe cause.
  • Keeping up appearances can often lead to stress and burnout.Manter as aparências pode muitas vezes levar a stress e esgotamento.

Como usar Keeping up appearances

This idiom is often used in formal contexts when discussing social expectations. It may be less appropriate in casual situations or among close friends.

Este idioma é frequentemente usado em contextos formais ao discutir expectativas sociais. Pode ser menos apropriado em situações casuais ou entre amigos próximos.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone carefully polishing their shoes to maintain a perfect look.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Keeping up appearances

  • keeping up appearances at social functions
  • keeping up appearances in the workplace
  • keeping up appearances for the family
  • struggling to keep up appearances
  • need to keep up appearances

Synonyms for Keeping up appearances

  • putting on a front
  • maintaining a facade
  • pretending
  • keeping face
  • projecting an image

Common mistakes with Keeping up appearances

  • Confused with 'keeping up with appearances' which is incorrect.
  • Used inappropriately in casual speech; better for formal discussions.
  • Misunderstood as only about clothing, rather than overall behavior.

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Keeping up appearances

O que significa Keeping up appearances?

Tentar parecer bem ou correto, mesmo que não seja verdade.

O que significa Keeping up appearances em português?

Tentar parecer bem ou correto, mesmo que não seja verdade.

Qual é a definição de Keeping up appearances?

Manter uma certa imagem ou impressão apesar das dificuldades ou da realidade.

Como se usa Keeping up appearances em uma frase?

Despite their financial struggles, they continued keeping up appearances at social events.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Keeping up appearances?

She was always keeping up appearances, even when she felt unhappy inside.

Quais são os sinônimos de Keeping up appearances?

Algumas alternativas comuns são putting on a front, maintaining a facade, pretending, keeping face, projecting an image.

Que palavras combinam com Keeping up appearances?

Costuma combinar com keeping up appearances at social functions, keeping up appearances in the workplace, keeping up appearances for the family, struggling to keep up appearances, need to keep up appearances.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Keeping up appearances?

Confused with 'keeping up with appearances' which is incorrect. Used inappropriately in casual speech; better for formal discussions. Misunderstood as only about clothing, rather than overall behavior.

Como se pronuncia Keeping up appearances?

US: //ˈkipɪŋ ʌp əˈpɪr.ənsɪz//, UK: //ˈkiː.pɪŋ ʌp əˈpɪə.rənsɪz//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Keeping up appearances é formal ou informal?

"Keeping up appearances" é formal, então combina com conversas profissionais, de negócios ou acadêmicas.

Quando devo usar Keeping up appearances?

Este idioma é frequentemente usado em contextos formais ao discutir expectativas sociais. Pode ser menos apropriado em situações casuais ou entre amigos próximos.