buscâ sarna pa cuçâ
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Macanese[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Possibly derived from or in imitation of Portuguese procurar sarna pra se coçar. Literally, “to look for scabies to itch”.
Verb[edit]
- (idiomatic) to look for trouble
- Êle tudo-óra tâ buscâ sarna pa cuçâ.
- He is always looking for trouble.
Usage notes[edit]
- sarna pa cuçâ may also be used as a standalone phrase to represent trouble.