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make as if

/meɪk æz ɪf/

Tradução: Expressão que significa fingir ou dar a entender que se vai fazer algo, simulando uma ação ou intenção, geralmente sem realmente realizá-la.

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/meɪk æz ɪf/C1informalobsoleto
  • ptExpressão que significa fingir ou dar a entender que se vai fazer algo, simulando uma ação ou intenção, geralmente sem realmente realizá-la.

An older, now largely outdated expression meaning to pretend or act as if one is about to do something, often used to describe feigning an action or intention.

  1. Pretend or act as ifB2informal

    To behave in a way that suggests something is true, often to deceive or for effect.

    ptFingir

    • He made as if to leave, but then stayed.
    • She made as if she didn't hear him.
    • They made as if they were interested in the product.