houdini

• Nome próprio referente ao famoso ilusionista e escapologista americano de origem húngara, célebre por sua habilidade de se libertar de algemas, correntes, camisas de força e contêineres fechados (1874–1926). Também usado genericamente para designar um escapista ou alguém que se livra de situações difíceis.

A proper noun referring to the famous American magician and escape artist of Hungarian birth, celebrated for his ability to free himself from chains, handcuffs, straitjackets, and locked containers (1874–1926).

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1. Escape artistB2formal

   A person, especially a magician or performer, who is exceptionally skilled at escaping from restraints, traps, or confined spaces.

   Mestre das fugas

   • The performer was a modern Houdini, escaping from a locked safe in under a minute.
   • He earned the nickname 'Houdini' after escaping from handcuffs and a straitjacket.
   • The escape artist, like Houdini, freed himself from a submerged crate.

   Sinônimosescapologist

2. Skilled escapeeB2informal

   Someone who is very good at getting out of difficult situations or avoiding trouble.

   mestre da fuga

   • The politician was a political Houdini, always escaping scandals.
   • My cat is a little Houdini; she can open any door.
   • He's a financial Houdini, always getting out of debt.

   Sinônimosescapologist