arrebentar-se
[a-ʁe-bẽ-ˈtar-sə]
verb
to burst; to break; to crack
1. to break or rupture suddenly, often with force or violence
The balloon burst when the child stepped on it.
O balão arrebentou-se quando a criança pisou nele.
2. to fail or collapse suddenly
The relationship broke apart after many arguments.
O relacionamento arrebentou-se após muitas discussões.
3. to tire oneself out; to exhaust oneself
He wore himself out working all day.
Ele se arrebentou de tanto trabalhar o dia todo.
Related Idioms & Phrases
arrebentar-se de rir - to die laughing; to laugh one's head off
arrebentar-se de cansaço - to be exhausted
arrebentar-se de raiva - to be furious
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