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thresh about

/θrɛʃ əˈbaʊt/

Tradução: Expressão arcaica que significa mover-se de forma desordenada ou violenta, frequentemente em luta ou convulsivamente; debater-se, agitar os membros. Raramente usada na fala cotidiana moderna.

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/θrɛʃ əˈbaʊt/informalobsoleto
  • ptExpressão arcaica que significa mover-se de forma desordenada ou violenta, frequentemente em luta ou convulsivamente; debater-se, agitar os membros. Raramente usada na fala cotidiana moderna.

An older expression meaning to move wildly or violently, often in a struggle or convulsive manner; to thrash around or flail the limbs. It is rarely used in modern everyday speech.

  1. Move violently or uncontrollablyC1formal

    To move or twist the body in a violent, uncontrolled way, often due to pain, distress, or a seizure.

    ptDebater-se em convulsões

    • The patient began to thresh about in the bed, crying out in pain.
    • The injured animal threshed about on the ground.
    • He threshed about in his sleep, having a nightmare.